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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.98, 24,787.92 and 10,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.98, 24,787.92 and 10,003.76 is: 13,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.98 : 24,787.92 = 10,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.98/24,787.92 = 10,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.98x = 24,787.92 × 10,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.98x = 247,972,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,972,402.58/17,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,804.64

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