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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.64, 24,127.28 and 10,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.64, 24,127.28 and 10,684.24 is: 14,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.64 : 24,127.28 = 10,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.64/24,127.28 = 10,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.64x = 24,127.28 × 10,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.64x = 257,781,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,781,650.07/17,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.63

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