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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.98, 24,809.65 and 10,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.98, 24,809.65 and 10,020.05 is: 13,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.98 : 24,809.65 = 10,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.98/24,809.65 = 10,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.98x = 24,809.65 × 10,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.98x = 248,593,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,593,784.38/17,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.68

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