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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.93, 24,773.85 and 9,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.93, 24,773.85 and 9,994.95 is: 13,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.93 : 24,773.85 = 9,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.93/24,773.85 = 9,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.93x = 24,773.85 × 9,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.93x = 247,613,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,613,392.06/17,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.37

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