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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.22, 24,787.48 and 10,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.22, 24,787.48 and 10,793.33 is: 14,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.22 : 24,787.48 = 10,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.22/24,787.48 = 10,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.22x = 24,787.48 × 10,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.22x = 267,539,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,539,451.51/17,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.39

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