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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.69, 24,163.96 and 10,796.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.69, 24,163.96 and 10,796.95 is: 14,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.69 : 24,163.96 = 10,796.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.69/24,163.96 = 10,796.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.69x = 24,163.96 × 10,796.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.69x = 260,896,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,896,940.27/17,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.29

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