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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.63, 24,359.94 and 10,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.63, 24,359.94 and 10,938.24 is: 15,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.63 : 24,359.94 = 10,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.63/24,359.94 = 10,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.63x = 24,359.94 × 10,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.63x = 266,454,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,454,870.11/17,649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.91

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