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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.92, 24,170.04 and 10,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.92, 24,170.04 and 10,707.10 is: 14,777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.92 : 24,170.04 = 10,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.92/24,170.04 = 10,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.92x = 24,170.04 × 10,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.92x = 258,790,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,790,860.90/17,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.99

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