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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.79, 24,305.39 and 10,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.79, 24,305.39 and 10,898.58 is: 15,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.79 : 24,305.39 = 10,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.79/24,305.39 = 10,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.79x = 24,305.39 × 10,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.79x = 264,894,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,894,270.86/17,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.59

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