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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.61, 24,709.41 and 10,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.61, 24,709.41 and 10,824.73 is: 14,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.61 : 24,709.41 = 10,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.61/24,709.41 = 10,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.61x = 24,709.41 × 10,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.61x = 267,472,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,472,629.94/17,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,933.76

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