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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.66, 24,309.81 and 10,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.66, 24,309.81 and 10,062.99 is: 13,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.66 : 24,309.81 = 10,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.66/24,309.81 = 10,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.66x = 24,309.81 × 10,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.66x = 244,629,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,629,374.93/17,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.04

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