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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.64, 24,787.92 and 10,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.64, 24,787.92 and 10,006.66 is: 13,807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.64 : 24,787.92 = 10,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.64/24,787.92 = 10,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.64x = 24,787.92 × 10,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.64x = 248,044,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,044,287.55/17,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.36

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