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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,959.70, 24,777.57 and 10,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,959.70, 24,777.57 and 10,883.54 is: 15,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959.70 : 24,777.57 = 10,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959.70/24,777.57 = 10,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959.70x = 24,777.57 × 10,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959.70x = 269,667,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,667,674.20/17,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.15

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