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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.66, 24,798.54 and 10,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.66, 24,798.54 and 10,897.62 is: 15,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.66 : 24,798.54 = 10,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.66/24,798.54 = 10,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.66x = 24,798.54 × 10,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.66x = 270,245,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,245,065.47/17,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.64

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