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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.94, 24,316.74 and 10,909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.94, 24,316.74 and 10,909.29 is: 15,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.94 : 24,316.74 = 10,909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.94/24,316.74 = 10,909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.94x = 24,316.74 × 10,909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.94x = 265,278,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,278,368.51/17,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.74

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