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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.89, 24,372.78 and 10,207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.89, 24,372.78 and 10,207.89 is: 14,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.89 : 24,372.78 = 10,207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.89/24,372.78 = 10,207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.89x = 24,372.78 × 10,207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.89x = 248,794,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,794,657.23/17,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.12

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