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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.86, 24,376.92 and 10,210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.86, 24,376.92 and 10,210.86 is: 14,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.86 : 24,376.92 = 10,210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.86/24,376.92 = 10,210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.86x = 24,376.92 × 10,210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.86x = 248,909,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,909,317.35/17,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.24

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