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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.52, 24,815.49 and 10,903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.52, 24,815.49 and 10,903.79 is: 15,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.52 : 24,815.49 = 10,903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.52/24,815.49 = 10,903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.52x = 24,815.49 × 10,903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.52x = 270,582,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,582,891.71/17,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.18

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