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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.52, 24,812.73 and 10,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.52, 24,812.73 and 10,901.79 is: 15,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.52 : 24,812.73 = 10,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.52/24,812.73 = 10,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.52x = 24,812.73 × 10,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.52x = 270,503,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,503,171.79/17,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.42

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