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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.03, 24,777.26 and 9,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.03, 24,777.26 and 9,997.08 is: 13,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.03 : 24,777.26 = 9,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.03/24,777.26 = 9,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.03x = 24,777.26 × 9,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.03x = 247,700,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,700,250.40/17,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.59

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