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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.68, 24,836.67 and 10,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.68, 24,836.67 and 10,445.45 is: 14,414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.68 : 24,836.67 = 10,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.68/24,836.67 = 10,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.68x = 24,836.67 × 10,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.68x = 259,430,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,430,070.47/17,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.64

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