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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.91, 24,797.85 and 10,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.91, 24,797.85 and 10,011.13 is: 13,815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.91 : 24,797.85 = 10,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.91/24,797.85 = 10,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.91x = 24,797.85 × 10,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.91x = 248,254,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,254,376.08/17,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.77

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