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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.86, 24,291.66 and 10,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.86, 24,291.66 and 10,049.28 is: 13,867.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.86 : 24,291.66 = 10,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.86/24,291.66 = 10,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.86x = 24,291.66 × 10,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.86x = 244,113,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,113,693.00/17,602.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.84

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