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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.15, 24,789.11 and 10,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.15, 24,789.11 and 10,007.25 is: 13,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.15 : 24,789.11 = 10,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.15/24,789.11 = 10,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.15x = 24,789.11 × 10,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.15x = 248,070,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,070,678.05/17,963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.98

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