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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.83, 24,772.73 and 9,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.83, 24,772.73 and 9,995.67 is: 13,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.83 : 24,772.73 = 9,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.83/24,772.73 = 9,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.83x = 24,772.73 × 9,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.83x = 247,619,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,619,984.10/17,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.04

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