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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.46, 24,476.47 and 9,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.46, 24,476.47 and 9,977.43 is: 13,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.46 : 24,476.47 = 9,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.46/24,476.47 = 9,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.46x = 24,476.47 × 9,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.46x = 244,212,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,212,241.13/17,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.16

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