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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.91, 24,770.01 and 10,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.91, 24,770.01 and 10,874.22 is: 15,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.91 : 24,770.01 = 10,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.91/24,770.01 = 10,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.91x = 24,770.01 × 10,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.91x = 269,354,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,354,538.14/17,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.23

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