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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.40, 24,786.71 and 10,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.40, 24,786.71 and 10,004.32 is: 13,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.40 : 24,786.71 = 10,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.40/24,786.71 = 10,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.40x = 24,786.71 × 10,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.40x = 247,974,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,974,128.57/17,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.95

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