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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.70, 24,803.49 and 10,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.70, 24,803.49 and 10,015.90 is: 13,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.70 : 24,803.49 = 10,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.70/24,803.49 = 10,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.70x = 24,803.49 × 10,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.70x = 248,429,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,429,275.49/17,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.82

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