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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.83, 24,308.66 and 10,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.83, 24,308.66 and 10,062.16 is: 13,885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.83 : 24,308.66 = 10,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.83/24,308.66 = 10,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.83x = 24,308.66 × 10,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.83x = 244,597,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,597,479.61/17,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.89

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