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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607, 24,299.82 and 10,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607, 24,299.82 and 10,155 is: 14,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607 : 24,299.82 = 10,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607/24,299.82 = 10,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607x = 24,299.82 × 10,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607x = 246,764,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,764,672.10/17,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.15

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