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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.86, 24,440.26 and 10,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.86, 24,440.26 and 10,999.19 is: 15,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.86 : 24,440.26 = 10,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.86/24,440.26 = 10,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.86x = 24,440.26 × 10,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.86x = 268,823,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,823,096.99/17,709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.29

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