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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.97, 24,788.28 and 10,004.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.97, 24,788.28 and 10,004.19 is: 13,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.97 : 24,788.28 = 10,004.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.97/24,788.28 = 10,004.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.97x = 24,788.28 × 10,004.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.97x = 247,986,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,986,662.89/17,961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.21

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