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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.58, 24,749.57 and 9,976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.58, 24,749.57 and 9,976.73 is: 13,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.58 : 24,749.57 = 9,976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.58/24,749.57 = 9,976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.58x = 24,749.57 × 9,976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.58x = 246,919,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,919,727.62/17,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.80

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