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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.37, 24,313.80 and 10,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.37, 24,313.80 and 10,897.09 is: 15,040.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.37 : 24,313.80 = 10,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.37/24,313.80 = 10,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.37x = 24,313.80 × 10,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.37x = 264,949,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,949,666.84/17,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.82

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