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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.59, 24,802.47 and 10,014.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.59, 24,802.47 and 10,014.39 is: 13,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.59 : 24,802.47 = 10,014.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.59/24,802.47 = 10,014.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.59x = 24,802.47 × 10,014.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.59x = 248,381,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,381,607.54/17,973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.26

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