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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.40, 24,789.36 and 10,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.40, 24,789.36 and 10,892.64 is: 15,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.40 : 24,789.36 = 10,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.40/24,789.36 = 10,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.40x = 24,789.36 × 10,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.40x = 270,021,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,021,574.31/17,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.25

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