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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.94, 24,796.52 and 10,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.94, 24,796.52 and 10,010.16 is: 13,814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.94 : 24,796.52 = 10,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.94/24,796.52 = 10,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.94x = 24,796.52 × 10,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.94x = 248,217,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,217,132.64/17,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.45

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