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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.94, 24,803.42 and 10,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.94, 24,803.42 and 10,015.16 is: 13,821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.94 : 24,803.42 = 10,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.94/24,803.42 = 10,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.94x = 24,803.42 × 10,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.94x = 248,410,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,410,219.85/17,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.35

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