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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.16, 24,307.73 and 10,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.16, 24,307.73 and 10,061.48 is: 13,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.16 : 24,307.73 = 10,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.16/24,307.73 = 10,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.16x = 24,307.73 × 10,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.16x = 244,571,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,571,825.16/17,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.96

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