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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.08, 24,780.76 and 10,884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.08, 24,780.76 and 10,884.96 is: 15,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.08 : 24,780.76 = 10,884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.08/24,780.76 = 10,884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.08x = 24,780.76 × 10,884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.08x = 269,737,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,737,581.37/17,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.73

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