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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.64, 24,131.88 and 10,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.64, 24,131.88 and 10,034.64 is: 13,847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.64 : 24,131.88 = 10,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.64/24,131.88 = 10,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.64x = 24,131.88 × 10,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.64x = 242,154,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,154,728.32/17,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.98

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