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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.77, 24,783.57 and 10,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.77, 24,783.57 and 10,001.91 is: 13,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.77 : 24,783.57 = 10,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.77/24,783.57 = 10,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.77x = 24,783.57 × 10,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.77x = 247,883,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,883,036.62/17,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.36

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