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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.71, 24,775.56 and 9,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.71, 24,775.56 and 9,995.54 is: 13,793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.71 : 24,775.56 = 9,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.71/24,775.56 = 9,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.71x = 24,775.56 × 9,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.71x = 247,644,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,644,977.12/17,953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.53

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