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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.82, 24,294.33 and 10,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.82, 24,294.33 and 10,049.70 is: 13,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.82 : 24,294.33 = 10,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.82/24,294.33 = 10,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.82x = 24,294.33 × 10,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.82x = 244,150,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,150,728.20/17,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.83

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