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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.92, 24,793.95 and 10,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.92, 24,793.95 and 10,008.27 is: 13,811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.92 : 24,793.95 = 10,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.92/24,793.95 = 10,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.92x = 24,793.95 × 10,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.92x = 248,144,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,144,545.97/17,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.96

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