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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.78, 24,313.43 and 10,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.78, 24,313.43 and 10,063.91 is: 13,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.78 : 24,313.43 = 10,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.78/24,313.43 = 10,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.78x = 24,313.43 × 10,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.78x = 244,688,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,688,257.25/17,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.92

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