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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.74, 24,793.96 and 10,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.74, 24,793.96 and 10,010.76 is: 13,813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.74 : 24,793.96 = 10,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.74/24,793.96 = 10,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.74x = 24,793.96 × 10,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.74x = 248,206,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,206,383.01/17,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.23

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