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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.49, 24,661.89 and 10,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.49, 24,661.89 and 10,795.55 is: 14,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.49 : 24,661.89 = 10,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.49/24,661.89 = 10,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.49x = 24,661.89 × 10,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.49x = 266,238,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,238,543.28/17,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,898.22

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