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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.97, 24,345.41 and 10,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.97, 24,345.41 and 10,187.97 is: 14,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.97 : 24,345.41 = 10,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.97/24,345.41 = 10,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.97x = 24,345.41 × 10,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.97x = 248,030,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,030,255.78/17,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.70

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