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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.74, 24,785.32 and 10,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.74, 24,785.32 and 10,884.26 is: 15,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.74 : 24,785.32 = 10,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.74/24,785.32 = 10,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.74x = 24,785.32 × 10,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.74x = 269,769,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,769,715.93/17,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.64

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