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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.60, 24,371.02 and 10,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.60, 24,371.02 and 10,206.60 is: 14,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.60 : 24,371.02 = 10,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.60/24,371.02 = 10,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.60x = 24,371.02 × 10,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.60x = 248,745,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,745,252.73/17,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.35

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