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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.02, 24,786.62 and 10,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.02, 24,786.62 and 10,003.98 is: 13,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.02 : 24,786.62 = 10,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.02/24,786.62 = 10,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.02x = 24,786.62 × 10,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.02x = 247,964,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,964,850.75/17,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.72

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