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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.55, 24,739.91 and 9,969.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.55, 24,739.91 and 9,969.77 is: 13,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.55 : 24,739.91 = 9,969.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.55/24,739.91 = 9,969.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.55x = 24,739.91 × 9,969.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.55x = 246,651,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,651,038.97/17,927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.21

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