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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.96, 24,778.27 and 9,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.96, 24,778.27 and 9,996.76 is: 13,795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.96 : 24,778.27 = 9,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.96/24,778.27 = 9,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.96x = 24,778.27 × 9,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.96x = 247,702,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,702,418.41/17,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.00

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