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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.49, 24,793.74 and 10,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.49, 24,793.74 and 10,008.65 is: 13,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.49 : 24,793.74 = 10,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.49/24,793.74 = 10,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.49x = 24,793.74 × 10,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.49x = 248,151,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,151,741.88/17,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.92

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