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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.16, 24,776.16 and 9,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.16, 24,776.16 and 9,996.12 is: 13,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.16 : 24,776.16 = 9,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.16/24,776.16 = 9,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.16x = 24,776.16 × 9,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.16x = 247,665,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,665,468.50/17,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.32

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