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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.62, 24,806.83 and 10,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.62, 24,806.83 and 10,806.88 is: 14,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.62 : 24,806.83 = 10,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.62/24,806.83 = 10,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.62x = 24,806.83 × 10,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.62x = 268,084,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,084,434.99/17,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.61

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