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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.74, 24,749.02 and 9,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.74, 24,749.02 and 9,976.92 is: 13,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.74 : 24,749.02 = 9,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.74/24,749.02 = 9,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.74x = 24,749.02 × 9,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.74x = 246,918,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,918,992.62/17,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.17

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