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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.93, 24,799.91 and 10,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.93, 24,799.91 and 10,014.72 is: 13,820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.93 : 24,799.91 = 10,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.93/24,799.91 = 10,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.93x = 24,799.91 × 10,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.93x = 248,364,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,364,104.60/17,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.33

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