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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.98, 24,144.21 and 10,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.98, 24,144.21 and 10,783.89 is: 14,879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.98 : 24,144.21 = 10,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.98/24,144.21 = 10,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.98x = 24,144.21 × 10,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.98x = 260,368,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,368,504.78/17,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.92

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