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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605, 24,295.98 and 10,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605, 24,295.98 and 10,153 is: 14,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605 : 24,295.98 = 10,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605/24,295.98 = 10,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605x = 24,295.98 × 10,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605x = 246,677,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,677,084.94/17,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.76

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