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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.11, 24,688.12 and 10,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.11, 24,688.12 and 10,335.76 is: 14,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.11 : 24,688.12 = 10,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.11/24,688.12 = 10,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.11x = 24,688.12 × 10,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.11x = 255,170,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,170,395.61/17,889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.01

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