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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.92, 24,777.62 and 9,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.92, 24,777.62 and 9,996.66 is: 13,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.92 : 24,777.62 = 9,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.92/24,777.62 = 9,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.92x = 24,777.62 × 9,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.92x = 247,693,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,693,442.75/17,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.30

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