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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.46, 24,794.58 and 10,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.46, 24,794.58 and 10,009.20 is: 13,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.46 : 24,794.58 = 10,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.46/24,794.58 = 10,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.46x = 24,794.58 × 10,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.46x = 248,173,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,173,910.14/17,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.41

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