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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.62, 24,303.49 and 10,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.62, 24,303.49 and 10,444.06 is: 14,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.62 : 24,303.49 = 10,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.62/24,303.49 = 10,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.62x = 24,303.49 × 10,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.62x = 253,827,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,827,107.77/17,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.21

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