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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.41, 24,770.70 and 10,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.41, 24,770.70 and 10,874.72 is: 15,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.41 : 24,770.70 = 10,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.41/24,770.70 = 10,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.41x = 24,770.70 × 10,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.41x = 269,374,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,374,302.85/17,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.91

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