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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.64, 24,794.60 and 10,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.64, 24,794.60 and 10,009.35 is: 13,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.64 : 24,794.60 = 10,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.64/24,794.60 = 10,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.64x = 24,794.60 × 10,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.64x = 248,177,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177,779.46/17,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.25

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