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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.78, 24,807.29 and 10,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.78, 24,807.29 and 10,017.93 is: 13,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.78 : 24,807.29 = 10,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.78/24,807.29 = 10,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.78x = 24,807.29 × 10,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.78x = 248,517,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,517,694.71/17,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.14

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