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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.52, 24,797.30 and 10,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.52, 24,797.30 and 10,011.32 is: 13,815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.52 : 24,797.30 = 10,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.52/24,797.30 = 10,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.52x = 24,797.30 × 10,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.52x = 248,253,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,253,705.44/17,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.27

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