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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.80, 24,793.14 and 10,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.80, 24,793.14 and 10,009.36 is: 13,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.80 : 24,793.14 = 10,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.80/24,793.14 = 10,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.80x = 24,793.14 × 10,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.80x = 248,163,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,163,463.79/17,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.34

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