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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.94, 24,305.58 and 10,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.94, 24,305.58 and 10,898.72 is: 15,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.94 : 24,305.58 = 10,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.94/24,305.58 = 10,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.94x = 24,305.58 × 10,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.94x = 264,899,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,899,817.19/17,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.78

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