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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.63, 24,193.01 and 9,977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.63, 24,193.01 and 9,977.79 is: 13,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.63 : 24,193.01 = 9,977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.63/24,193.01 = 9,977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.63x = 24,193.01 × 9,977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.63x = 241,392,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,392,723.36/17,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.55

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