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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.40, 24,798.96 and 10,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.40, 24,798.96 and 10,011.60 is: 13,816.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.40 : 24,798.96 = 10,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.40/24,798.96 = 10,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.40x = 24,798.96 × 10,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.40x = 248,277,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,277,267.94/17,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.67

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