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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.30, 24,793.29 and 10,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.30, 24,793.29 and 10,009.86 is: 13,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.30 : 24,793.29 = 10,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.30/24,793.29 = 10,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.30x = 24,793.29 × 10,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.30x = 248,177,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177,361.84/17,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.72

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