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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.29, 24,796.27 and 10,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.29, 24,796.27 and 10,010.80 is: 13,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.29 : 24,796.27 = 10,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.29/24,796.27 = 10,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.29x = 24,796.27 × 10,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.29x = 248,230,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230,450.24/17,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.91

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