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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.76, 24,303.96 and 10,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.76, 24,303.96 and 10,897.55 is: 15,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.76 : 24,303.96 = 10,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.76/24,303.96 = 10,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.76x = 24,303.96 × 10,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.76x = 264,853,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,853,466.93/17,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.15

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