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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.42, 24,797.26 and 11,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.42, 24,797.26 and 11,927.53 is: 16,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.42 : 24,797.26 = 11,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.42/24,797.26 = 11,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.42x = 24,797.26 × 11,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.42x = 295,769,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,769,878.94/17,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.30

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