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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.68, 24,308.96 and 10,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.68, 24,308.96 and 10,538.40 is: 14,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.68 : 24,308.96 = 10,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.68/24,308.96 = 10,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.68x = 24,308.96 × 10,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.68x = 256,177,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,177,544.06/17,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.59

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