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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.69, 24,006.98 and 10,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.69, 24,006.98 and 10,683.60 is: 14,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.69 : 24,006.98 = 10,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.69/24,006.98 = 10,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.69x = 24,006.98 × 10,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.69x = 256,480,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,480,908.21/17,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,742.24

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