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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.55, 24,749.35 and 9,976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.55, 24,749.35 and 9,976.70 is: 13,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.55 : 24,749.35 = 9,976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.55/24,749.35 = 9,976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.55x = 24,749.35 × 9,976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.55x = 246,916,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,916,877.08/17,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.67

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