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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.70, 24,732.89 and 10,757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.70, 24,732.89 and 10,757.71 is: 14,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.70 : 24,732.89 = 10,757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.70/24,732.89 = 10,757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.70x = 24,732.89 × 10,757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.70x = 266,069,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,069,258.08/17,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.58

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