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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.87, 24,767.10 and 10,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.87, 24,767.10 and 10,874.97 is: 15,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.87 : 24,767.10 = 10,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.87/24,767.10 = 10,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.87x = 24,767.10 × 10,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.87x = 269,341,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,341,469.49/17,949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.20

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