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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.27, 24,747.12 and 9,976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.27, 24,747.12 and 9,976.23 is: 13,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.27 : 24,747.12 = 9,976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.27/24,747.12 = 9,976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.27x = 24,747.12 × 9,976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.27x = 246,882,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,882,960.96/17,933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.76

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