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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.86, 24,792.28 and 10,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.86, 24,792.28 and 10,007.09 is: 13,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.86 : 24,792.28 = 10,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.86/24,792.28 = 10,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.86x = 24,792.28 × 10,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.86x = 248,098,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,098,614.23/17,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.22

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