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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.86, 24,807.63 and 10,902.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.86, 24,807.63 and 10,902.85 is: 15,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.86 : 24,807.63 = 10,902.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.86/24,807.63 = 10,902.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.86x = 24,807.63 × 10,902.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.86x = 270,473,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,473,868.75/17,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.04

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