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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.39, 24,792.03 and 10,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.39, 24,792.03 and 10,008.45 is: 13,810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.39 : 24,792.03 = 10,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.39/24,792.03 = 10,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.39x = 24,792.03 × 10,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.39x = 248,129,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,129,792.65/17,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.78

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