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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.59, 24,801.09 and 10,013.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.59, 24,801.09 and 10,013.39 is: 13,817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.59 : 24,801.09 = 10,013.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.59/24,801.09 = 10,013.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.59x = 24,801.09 × 10,013.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.59x = 248,342,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,342,986.60/17,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.87

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