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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.84, 24,053.22 and 9,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.84, 24,053.22 and 9,977.32 is: 13,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.84 : 24,053.22 = 9,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.84/24,053.22 = 9,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.84x = 24,053.22 × 9,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.84x = 239,986,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,986,672.97/17,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.51

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