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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.28, 24,358.44 and 10,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.28, 24,358.44 and 10,098.76 is: 13,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.28 : 24,358.44 = 10,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.28/24,358.44 = 10,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.28x = 24,358.44 × 10,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.28x = 245,990,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,990,039.53/17,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.31

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