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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.72, 24,786.45 and 10,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.72, 24,786.45 and 10,004.82 is: 13,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.72 : 24,786.45 = 10,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.72/24,786.45 = 10,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.72x = 24,786.45 × 10,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.72x = 247,983,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,983,970.69/17,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.25

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