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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.56, 24,787.44 and 10,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.56, 24,787.44 and 10,005.60 is: 13,807.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.56 : 24,787.44 = 10,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.56/24,787.44 = 10,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.56x = 24,787.44 × 10,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.56x = 248,013,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,013,209.66/17,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.23

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