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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.72, 24,314.40 and 10,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.72, 24,314.40 and 10,063.44 is: 13,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.72 : 24,314.40 = 10,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.72/24,314.40 = 10,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.72x = 24,314.40 × 10,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.72x = 244,686,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,686,505.54/17,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.87

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