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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.37, 24,797.73 and 10,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.37, 24,797.73 and 10,012.11 is: 13,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.37 : 24,797.73 = 10,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.37/24,797.73 = 10,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.37x = 24,797.73 × 10,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.37x = 248,277,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,277,600.51/17,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.71

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