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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.30, 24,306.98 and 10,544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.30, 24,306.98 and 10,544.62 is: 14,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.30 : 24,306.98 = 10,544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.30/24,306.98 = 10,544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.30x = 24,306.98 × 10,544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.30x = 256,307,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,307,867.45/17,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.12

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