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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.98, 24,793.06 and 10,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.98, 24,793.06 and 10,008.22 is: 13,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.98 : 24,793.06 = 10,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.98/24,793.06 = 10,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.98x = 24,793.06 × 10,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.98x = 248,134,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,134,440.22/17,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.35

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