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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.02, 24,788.73 and 10,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.02, 24,788.73 and 10,005.22 is: 13,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.02 : 24,788.73 = 10,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.02/24,788.73 = 10,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.02x = 24,788.73 × 10,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.02x = 248,016,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,016,765.68/17,963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.08

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