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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.38, 24,298.18 and 10,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.38, 24,298.18 and 10,155.38 is: 14,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.38 : 24,298.18 = 10,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.38/24,298.18 = 10,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.38x = 24,298.18 × 10,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.38x = 246,757,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,757,251.21/17,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.42

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