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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.26, 24,776.89 and 9,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.26, 24,776.89 and 9,997.22 is: 13,796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.26 : 24,776.89 = 9,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.26/24,776.89 = 9,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.26x = 24,776.89 × 9,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.26x = 247,700,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,700,057.19/17,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.17

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