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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.08, 24,291.54 and 10,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.08, 24,291.54 and 10,049.64 is: 13,868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.08 : 24,291.54 = 10,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.08/24,291.54 = 10,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.08x = 24,291.54 × 10,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.08x = 244,121,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,121,232.05/17,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.89

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