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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.20, 24,338.26 and 10,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.20, 24,338.26 and 10,082.14 is: 13,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.20 : 24,338.26 = 10,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.20/24,338.26 = 10,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.20x = 24,338.26 × 10,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.20x = 245,381,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,381,744.68/17,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.32

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