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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.63, 24,297.15 and 10,154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.63, 24,297.15 and 10,154.63 is: 14,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.63 : 24,297.15 = 10,154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.63/24,297.15 = 10,154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.63x = 24,297.15 × 10,154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.63x = 246,728,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,728,446.82/17,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.39

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