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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.48, 24,783.05 and 9,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.48, 24,783.05 and 9,999.71 is: 13,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.48 : 24,783.05 = 9,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.48/24,783.05 = 9,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.48x = 24,783.05 × 9,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.48x = 247,823,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,823,139.00/17,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.55

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