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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.87, 37,151.49 and 9,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.87, 37,151.49 and 9,977.74 is: 14,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.87 : 37,151.49 = 9,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.87/37,151.49 = 9,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.87x = 37,151.49 × 9,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.87x = 370,687,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,687,907.83/24,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.86

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