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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.66, 24,793.75 and 10,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.66, 24,793.75 and 10,008.94 is: 13,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.66 : 24,793.75 = 10,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.66/24,793.75 = 10,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.66x = 24,793.75 × 10,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.66x = 248,159,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,159,166.57/17,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.20

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