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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631, 24,330.78 and 10,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631, 24,330.78 and 10,179 is: 14,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631 : 24,330.78 = 10,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631/24,330.78 = 10,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631x = 24,330.78 × 10,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631x = 247,663,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663,009.62/17,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.02

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