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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.91, 24,795.33 and 10,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.91, 24,795.33 and 10,799.03 is: 14,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.91 : 24,795.33 = 10,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.91/24,795.33 = 10,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.91x = 24,795.33 × 10,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.91x = 267,765,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,765,388.55/17,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,903.25

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