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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.41, 24,408.54 and 10,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.41, 24,408.54 and 10,979.27 is: 15,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.41 : 24,408.54 = 10,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.41/24,408.54 = 10,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.41x = 24,408.54 × 10,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.41x = 267,987,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,987,950.97/17,697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.78

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