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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.10, 24,793.97 and 10,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.10, 24,793.97 and 10,008.33 is: 13,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.10 : 24,793.97 = 10,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.10/24,793.97 = 10,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.10x = 24,793.97 × 10,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.10x = 248,146,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,146,183.73/17,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.91

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