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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.45, 24,791.83 and 10,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.45, 24,791.83 and 10,007.20 is: 13,809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.45 : 24,791.83 = 10,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.45/24,791.83 = 10,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.45x = 24,791.83 × 10,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.45x = 248,096,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,096,801.18/17,965.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.66

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