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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.75, 24,794.12 and 10,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.75, 24,794.12 and 10,514.75 is: 14,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.75 : 24,794.12 = 10,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.75/24,794.12 = 10,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.75x = 24,794.12 × 10,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.75x = 260,703,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,703,973.27/17,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.36

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