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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.29, 24,775.09 and 9,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.29, 24,775.09 and 9,995.34 is: 13,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.29 : 24,775.09 = 9,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.29/24,775.09 = 9,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.29x = 24,775.09 × 9,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.29x = 247,635,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,635,448.08/17,953.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.32

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