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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.83, 24,782.69 and 9,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.83, 24,782.69 and 9,999.89 is: 13,800.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.83 : 24,782.69 = 9,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.83/24,782.69 = 9,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.83x = 24,782.69 × 9,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.83x = 247,823,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,823,999.99/17,957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.33

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