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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.88, 24,305.76 and 10,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.88, 24,305.76 and 10,160.88 is: 14,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.88 : 24,305.76 = 10,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.88/24,305.76 = 10,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.88x = 24,305.76 × 10,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.88x = 246,967,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,967,910.67/17,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.01

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