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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.94, 24,682.35 and 10,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.94, 24,682.35 and 10,720.02 is: 14,791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.94 : 24,682.35 = 10,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.94/24,682.35 = 10,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.94x = 24,682.35 × 10,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.94x = 264,595,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,595,285.65/17,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.00

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