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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.64, 24,293.84 and 10,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.64, 24,293.84 and 10,153.76 is: 14,011.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.64 : 24,293.84 = 10,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.64/24,293.84 = 10,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.64x = 24,293.84 × 10,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.64x = 246,673,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,673,820.84/17,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.86

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