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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.49, 24,803.44 and 10,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.49, 24,803.44 and 10,015.54 is: 13,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.49 : 24,803.44 = 10,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.49/24,803.44 = 10,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.49x = 24,803.44 × 10,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.49x = 248,419,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,419,758.41/17,973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.46

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