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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.94, 24,763.59 and 10,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.94, 24,763.59 and 10,869.48 is: 15,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.94 : 24,763.59 = 10,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.94/24,763.59 = 10,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.94x = 24,763.59 × 10,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.94x = 269,167,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,167,346.23/17,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.30

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