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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.07, 24,771.98 and 10,877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.07, 24,771.98 and 10,877.15 is: 15,011.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.07 : 24,771.98 = 10,877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.07/24,771.98 = 10,877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.07x = 24,771.98 × 10,877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.07x = 269,448,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,448,542.26/17,950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.00

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