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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.78, 24,310.29 and 10,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.78, 24,310.29 and 10,063.22 is: 13,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.78 : 24,310.29 = 10,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.78/24,310.29 = 10,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.78x = 24,310.29 × 10,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.78x = 244,639,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,639,796.53/17,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.54

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