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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.82, 24,295.71 and 10,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.82, 24,295.71 and 10,050.70 is: 13,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.82 : 24,295.71 = 10,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.82/24,295.71 = 10,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.82x = 24,295.71 × 10,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.82x = 244,188,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,188,892.50/17,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.21

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