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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.40, 24,788.08 and 10,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.40, 24,788.08 and 10,005.32 is: 13,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.40 : 24,788.08 = 10,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.40/24,788.08 = 10,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.40x = 24,788.08 × 10,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.40x = 248,012,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,012,672.59/17,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.32

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