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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.67, 24,729.44 and 10,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.67, 24,729.44 and 10,848.51 is: 14,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.67 : 24,729.44 = 10,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.67/24,729.44 = 10,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.67x = 24,729.44 × 10,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.67x = 268,277,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,277,522.89/17,924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.94

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