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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.54, 24,164.50 and 10,789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.54, 24,164.50 and 10,789.51 is: 14,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.54 : 24,164.50 = 10,789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.54/24,164.50 = 10,789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.54x = 24,164.50 × 10,789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.54x = 260,722,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,722,993.57/17,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,885.24

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