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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.52, 24,189.96 and 9,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.52, 24,189.96 and 9,977.84 is: 13,768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.52 : 24,189.96 = 9,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.52/24,189.96 = 9,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.52x = 24,189.96 × 9,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.52x = 241,363,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,363,550.49/17,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.19

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