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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.98, 24,659.84 and 10,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.98, 24,659.84 and 10,794.02 is: 14,896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.98 : 24,659.84 = 10,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.98/24,659.84 = 10,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.98x = 24,659.84 × 10,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.98x = 266,178,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,178,806.16/17,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.14

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