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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.50, 24,310.51 and 10,902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.50, 24,310.51 and 10,902.29 is: 15,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.50 : 24,310.51 = 10,902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.50/24,310.51 = 10,902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.50x = 24,310.51 × 10,902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.50x = 265,040,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,040,054.00/17,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.70

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