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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.57, 24,771.30 and 10,876.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.57, 24,771.30 and 10,876.65 is: 15,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.57 : 24,771.30 = 10,876.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.57/24,771.30 = 10,876.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.57x = 24,771.30 × 10,876.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.57x = 269,428,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,428,760.15/17,949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.32

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