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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,938.39, 24,759.24 and 10,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,938.39, 24,759.24 and 10,863.44 is: 14,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938.39 : 24,759.24 = 10,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938.39/24,759.24 = 10,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938.39x = 24,759.24 × 10,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938.39x = 268,970,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,970,463.87/17,938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.13

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