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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,959.62, 24,782.51 and 10,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,959.62, 24,782.51 and 10,002.59 is: 13,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959.62 : 24,782.51 = 10,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959.62/24,782.51 = 10,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959.62x = 24,782.51 × 10,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959.62x = 247,889,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,889,224.46/17,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.58

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