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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.87, 24,768.48 and 10,875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.87, 24,768.48 and 10,875.97 is: 15,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.87 : 24,768.48 = 10,875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.87/24,768.48 = 10,875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.87x = 24,768.48 × 10,875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.87x = 269,381,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,381,245.43/17,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.58

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