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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.15, 24,807.33 and 10,018.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.15, 24,807.33 and 10,018.11 is: 13,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.15 : 24,807.33 = 10,018.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.15/24,807.33 = 10,018.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.15x = 24,807.33 × 10,018.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.15x = 248,522,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,522,560.75/17,976.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.13

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