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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.85, 24,310.06 and 10,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.85, 24,310.06 and 10,063.18 is: 13,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.85 : 24,310.06 = 10,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.85/24,310.06 = 10,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.85x = 24,310.06 × 10,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.85x = 244,636,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,636,514.82/17,615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.30

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