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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.67, 24,730.81 and 10,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.67, 24,730.81 and 10,849.51 is: 14,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.67 : 24,730.81 = 10,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.67/24,730.81 = 10,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.67x = 24,730.81 × 10,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.67x = 268,317,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,317,170.40/17,925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,968.32

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