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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.85, 24,361.07 and 10,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.85, 24,361.07 and 10,098.71 is: 13,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.85 : 24,361.07 = 10,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.85/24,361.07 = 10,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.85x = 24,361.07 × 10,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.85x = 246,015,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,015,300.27/17,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.30

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