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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.03, 24,775.88 and 9,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.03, 24,775.88 and 9,996.08 is: 13,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.03 : 24,775.88 = 9,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.03/24,775.88 = 9,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.03x = 24,775.88 × 9,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.03x = 247,661,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,661,765.48/17,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.22

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