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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.57, 24,751.08 and 9,977.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.57, 24,751.08 and 9,977.39 is: 13,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.57 : 24,751.08 = 9,977.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.57/24,751.08 = 9,977.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.57x = 24,751.08 × 9,977.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.57x = 246,951,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,951,178.08/17,934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.56

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