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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.13, 24,340.38 and 10,467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.13, 24,340.38 and 10,467.81 is: 14,444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.13 : 24,340.38 = 10,467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.13/24,340.38 = 10,467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.13x = 24,340.38 × 10,467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.13x = 254,790,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,790,473.17/17,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.62

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