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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.67, 24,305.21 and 10,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.67, 24,305.21 and 10,898.46 is: 15,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.67 : 24,305.21 = 10,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.67/24,305.21 = 10,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.67x = 24,305.21 × 10,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.67x = 264,889,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,889,182.96/17,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.41

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