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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.56, 24,160.80 and 10,796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.56, 24,160.80 and 10,796.44 is: 14,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.56 : 24,160.80 = 10,796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.56/24,160.80 = 10,796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.56x = 24,160.80 × 10,796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.56x = 260,850,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,850,627.55/17,507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.31

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