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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.68, 24,794.01 and 10,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.68, 24,794.01 and 10,009.41 is: 13,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.68 : 24,794.01 = 10,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.68/24,794.01 = 10,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.68x = 24,794.01 × 10,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.68x = 248,173,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,173,318.66/17,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.98

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