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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.59, 24,749.71 and 9,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.59, 24,749.71 and 9,976.64 is: 13,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.59 : 24,749.71 = 9,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.59/24,749.71 = 9,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.59x = 24,749.71 × 9,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.59x = 246,918,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,918,798.08/17,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.74

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