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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.81, 24,729.93 and 10,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.81, 24,729.93 and 10,849.89 is: 14,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.81 : 24,729.93 = 10,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.81/24,729.93 = 10,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.81x = 24,729.93 × 10,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.81x = 268,317,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,317,020.21/17,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.70

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