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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.90, 24,795.70 and 10,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.90, 24,795.70 and 10,312.24 is: 14,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.90 : 24,795.70 = 10,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.90/24,795.70 = 10,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.90x = 24,795.70 × 10,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.90x = 255,699,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,699,209.37/17,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.10

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