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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.68, 24,779.02 and 10,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.68, 24,779.02 and 10,505.08 is: 14,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.68 : 24,779.02 = 10,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.68/24,779.02 = 10,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.68x = 24,779.02 × 10,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.68x = 260,305,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,305,587.42/17,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.92

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