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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.94, 24,797.90 and 10,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.94, 24,797.90 and 10,011.16 is: 13,815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.94 : 24,797.90 = 10,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.94/24,797.90 = 10,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.94x = 24,797.90 × 10,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.94x = 248,255,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,255,744.56/17,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.83

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