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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.98, 24,811.20 and 10,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.98, 24,811.20 and 10,908.30 is: 15,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.98 : 24,811.20 = 10,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.98/24,811.20 = 10,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.98x = 24,811.20 × 10,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.98x = 270,648,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,648,012.96/17,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.42

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