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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.73, 24,790.10 and 10,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.73, 24,790.10 and 10,006.70 is: 13,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.73 : 24,790.10 = 10,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.73/24,790.10 = 10,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.73x = 24,790.10 × 10,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.73x = 248,066,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,066,919.69/17,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.32

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