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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.65, 24,066.83 and 10,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.65, 24,066.83 and 10,737.96 is: 14,810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.65 : 24,066.83 = 10,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.65/24,066.83 = 10,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.65x = 24,066.83 × 10,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.65x = 258,428,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,428,657.87/17,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.81

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