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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,959.23, 24,783.68 and 10,001.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,959.23, 24,783.68 and 10,001.55 is: 13,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959.23 : 24,783.68 = 10,001.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959.23/24,783.68 = 10,001.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959.23x = 24,783.68 × 10,001.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959.23x = 247,875,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,875,164.70/17,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.10

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