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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.96, 24,433.40 and 10,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.96, 24,433.40 and 10,994.88 is: 15,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.96 : 24,433.40 = 10,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.96/24,433.40 = 10,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.96x = 24,433.40 × 10,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.96x = 268,642,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,642,300.99/17,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.85

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