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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.76, 24,757.94 and 9,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.76, 24,757.94 and 9,982.76 is: 13,776.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.76 : 24,757.94 = 9,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.76/24,757.94 = 9,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.76x = 24,757.94 × 9,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.76x = 247,152,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,152,573.11/17,940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.04

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