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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.95, 24,423.75 and 10,987.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.95, 24,423.75 and 10,987.86 is: 15,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.95 : 24,423.75 = 10,987.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.95/24,423.75 = 10,987.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.95x = 24,423.75 × 10,987.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.95x = 268,364,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,364,745.68/17,701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.18

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