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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.70, 24,787.23 and 10,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.70, 24,787.23 and 10,890.54 is: 15,024.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.70 : 24,787.23 = 10,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.70/24,787.23 = 10,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.70x = 24,787.23 × 10,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.70x = 269,946,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,946,319.80/17,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.81

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