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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.86, 24,806.25 and 10,901.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.86, 24,806.25 and 10,901.85 is: 15,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.86 : 24,806.25 = 10,901.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.86/24,806.25 = 10,901.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.86x = 24,806.25 × 10,901.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.86x = 270,434,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,434,016.56/17,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.66

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