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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.91, 24,779.76 and 9,998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.91, 24,779.76 and 9,998.93 is: 13,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.91 : 24,779.76 = 9,998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.91/24,779.76 = 9,998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.91x = 24,779.76 × 9,998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.91x = 247,770,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,770,961.76/17,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.09

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