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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.33, 24,808.84 and 10,020.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.33, 24,808.84 and 10,020.07 is: 13,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.33 : 24,808.84 = 10,020.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.33/24,808.84 = 10,020.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.33x = 24,808.84 × 10,020.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.33x = 248,586,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,586,221.76/17,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.76

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