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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.63, 24,294.38 and 10,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.63, 24,294.38 and 10,152.63 is: 14,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.63 : 24,294.38 = 10,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.63/24,294.38 = 10,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.63x = 24,294.38 × 10,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.63x = 246,651,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,651,755.13/17,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.62

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