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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.72, 24,778.85 and 9,997.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.72, 24,778.85 and 9,997.79 is: 13,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.72 : 24,778.85 = 9,997.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.72/24,778.85 = 9,997.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.72x = 24,778.85 × 9,997.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.72x = 247,733,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,733,564.86/17,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.92

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