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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.45, 24,790.46 and 10,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.45, 24,790.46 and 10,006.20 is: 13,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.45 : 24,790.46 = 10,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.45/24,790.46 = 10,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.45x = 24,790.46 × 10,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.45x = 248,058,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,058,250.82/17,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.29

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