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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.41, 24,773.46 and 10,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.41, 24,773.46 and 10,876.72 is: 15,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.41 : 24,773.46 = 10,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.41/24,773.46 = 10,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.41x = 24,773.46 × 10,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.41x = 269,453,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,453,987.85/17,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.68

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