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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.68, 24,363.12 and 10,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.68, 24,363.12 and 10,101.30 is: 13,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.68 : 24,363.12 = 10,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.68/24,363.12 = 10,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.68x = 24,363.12 × 10,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.68x = 246,099,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,099,184.06/17,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.76

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