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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.77, 24,151.09 and 10,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.77, 24,151.09 and 10,779.73 is: 14,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.77 : 24,151.09 = 10,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.77/24,151.09 = 10,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.77x = 24,151.09 × 10,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.77x = 260,342,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,342,267.82/17,505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.80

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