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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.64, 24,176.94 and 10,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.64, 24,176.94 and 10,803.36 is: 14,911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.64 : 24,176.94 = 10,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.64/24,176.94 = 10,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.64x = 24,176.94 × 10,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.64x = 261,192,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,192,186.52/17,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.94

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