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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.69, 24,794.79 and 10,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.69, 24,794.79 and 10,008.91 is: 13,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.69 : 24,794.79 = 10,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.69/24,794.79 = 10,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.69x = 24,794.79 × 10,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.69x = 248,168,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,168,821.58/17,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.72

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