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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.48, 24,793.75 and 10,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.48, 24,793.75 and 10,008.72 is: 13,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.48 : 24,793.75 = 10,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.48/24,793.75 = 10,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.48x = 24,793.75 × 10,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.48x = 248,153,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,153,701.50/17,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.04

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