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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.79, 24,775.78 and 9,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.79, 24,775.78 and 9,995.84 is: 13,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.79 : 24,775.78 = 9,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.79/24,775.78 = 9,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.79x = 24,775.78 × 9,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.79x = 247,654,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,654,732.76/17,953.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.01

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