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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.18, 24,780.06 and 9,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.18, 24,780.06 and 9,999.84 is: 13,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.18 : 24,780.06 = 9,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.18/24,780.06 = 9,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.18x = 24,780.06 × 9,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.18x = 247,796,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,796,635.19/17,958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.54

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