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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.90, 24,795.08 and 10,009.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.90, 24,795.08 and 10,009.13 is: 13,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.90 : 24,795.08 = 10,009.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.90/24,795.08 = 10,009.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.90x = 24,795.08 × 10,009.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.90x = 248,177,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177,080.13/17,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.01

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