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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.31, 24,792.89 and 10,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.31, 24,792.89 and 10,007.52 is: 13,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.31 : 24,792.89 = 10,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.31/24,792.89 = 10,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.31x = 24,792.89 × 10,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.31x = 248,115,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,115,292.50/17,965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.80

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