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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.70, 24,308.31 and 10,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.70, 24,308.31 and 10,060.98 is: 13,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.70 : 24,308.31 = 10,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.70/24,308.31 = 10,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.70x = 24,308.31 × 10,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.70x = 244,565,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,565,420.74/17,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.38

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