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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.08, 24,122.73 and 10,768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.08, 24,122.73 and 10,768.62 is: 14,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.08 : 24,122.73 = 10,768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.08/24,122.73 = 10,768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.08x = 24,122.73 × 10,768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.08x = 259,768,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,768,512.73/17,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.68

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