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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.37, 24,796.35 and 10,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.37, 24,796.35 and 10,011.11 is: 13,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.37 : 24,796.35 = 10,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.37/24,796.35 = 10,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.37x = 24,796.35 × 10,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.37x = 248,238,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238,863.47/17,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.33

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