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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.75, 24,791.20 and 10,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.75, 24,791.20 and 10,008.77 is: 13,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.75 : 24,791.20 = 10,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.75/24,791.20 = 10,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.75x = 24,791.20 × 10,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.75x = 248,129,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,129,269.85/17,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.47

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