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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.63, 24,593.79 and 10,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.63, 24,593.79 and 10,748.44 is: 14,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.63 : 24,593.79 = 10,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.63/24,593.79 = 10,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.63x = 24,593.79 × 10,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.63x = 264,344,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,344,876.19/17,821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.81

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