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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.76, 24,792.54 and 10,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.76, 24,792.54 and 10,008.83 is: 13,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.76 : 24,792.54 = 10,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.76/24,792.54 = 10,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.76x = 24,792.54 × 10,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.76x = 248,144,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,144,194.17/17,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.29

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