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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.74, 24,781.08 and 9,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.74, 24,781.08 and 9,999.52 is: 13,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.74 : 24,781.08 = 9,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.74/24,781.08 = 9,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.74x = 24,781.08 × 9,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.74x = 247,798,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798,905.08/17,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.00

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