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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.98, 24,772.26 and 9,995.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.98, 24,772.26 and 9,995.83 is: 13,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.98 : 24,772.26 = 9,995.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.98/24,772.26 = 9,995.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.98x = 24,772.26 × 9,995.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.98x = 247,619,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,619,299.68/17,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.12

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