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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.38, 24,373.49 and 10,208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.38, 24,373.49 and 10,208.38 is: 14,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.38 : 24,373.49 = 10,208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.38/24,373.49 = 10,208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.38x = 24,373.49 × 10,208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.38x = 248,813,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,813,847.85/17,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.82

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