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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.93, 24,795.13 and 10,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.93, 24,795.13 and 10,009.16 is: 13,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.93 : 24,795.13 = 10,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.93/24,795.13 = 10,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.93x = 24,795.13 × 10,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.93x = 248,178,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,178,423.39/17,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.07

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