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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.77, 24,760.84 and 9,984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.77, 24,760.84 and 9,984.86 is: 13,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.77 : 24,760.84 = 9,984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.77/24,760.84 = 9,984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.77x = 24,760.84 × 9,984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.77x = 247,233,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,233,347.15/17,942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.00

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