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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.69, 24,797.55 and 10,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.69, 24,797.55 and 10,010.91 is: 13,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.69 : 24,797.55 = 10,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.69/24,797.55 = 10,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.69x = 24,797.55 × 10,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.69x = 248,246,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,246,041.27/17,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.48

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