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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.72, 24,356.48 and 10,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.72, 24,356.48 and 10,095.84 is: 13,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.72 : 24,356.48 = 10,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.72/24,356.48 = 10,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.72x = 24,356.48 × 10,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.72x = 245,899,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,899,125.04/17,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.39

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