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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.41, 24,782.80 and 17,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.41, 24,782.80 and 17,935.72 is: 24,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.41 : 24,782.80 = 17,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.41/24,782.80 = 17,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.41x = 24,782.80 × 17,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.41x = 444,497,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,497,361.62/17,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.60

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