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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.66, 24,804.06 and 10,901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.66, 24,804.06 and 10,901.62 is: 15,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.66 : 24,804.06 = 10,901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.66/24,804.06 = 10,901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.66x = 24,804.06 × 10,901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.66x = 270,404,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,404,436.58/17,971.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.16

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