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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.09, 24,788.39 and 10,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.09, 24,788.39 and 10,005.14 is: 13,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.09 : 24,788.39 = 10,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.09/24,788.39 = 10,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.09x = 24,788.39 × 10,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.09x = 248,011,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,011,312.32/17,963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.72

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