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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.70, 24,176.63 and 10,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.70, 24,176.63 and 10,801.94 is: 14,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.70 : 24,176.63 = 10,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.70/24,176.63 = 10,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.70x = 24,176.63 × 10,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.70x = 261,154,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,154,331.77/17,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.29

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