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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.91, 24,783.49 and 17,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.91, 24,783.49 and 17,936.22 is: 24,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.91 : 24,783.49 = 17,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.91/24,783.49 = 17,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.91x = 24,783.49 × 17,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.91x = 444,522,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,522,129.01/17,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.29

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