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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.90, 24,794.09 and 10,009.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.90, 24,794.09 and 10,009.95 is: 13,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.90 : 24,794.09 = 10,009.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.90/24,794.09 = 10,009.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.90x = 24,794.09 × 10,009.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.90x = 248,187,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,187,551.15/17,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.83

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