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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.26, 24,791.42 and 10,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.26, 24,791.42 and 10,007.08 is: 13,809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.26 : 24,791.42 = 10,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.26/24,791.42 = 10,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.26x = 24,791.42 × 10,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.26x = 248,089,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,089,723.25/17,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.41

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