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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.06, 24,818.37 and 10,719.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.06, 24,818.37 and 10,719.54 is: 14,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.06 : 24,818.37 = 10,719.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.06/24,818.37 = 10,719.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.06x = 24,818.37 × 10,719.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.06x = 266,041,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,041,509.95/17,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.43

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