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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.14, 24,359.25 and 10,098.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.14, 24,359.25 and 10,098.81 is: 13,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.14 : 24,359.25 = 10,098.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.14/24,359.25 = 10,098.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.14x = 24,359.25 × 10,098.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.14x = 245,999,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,999,542.63/17,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.75

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