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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.84, 24,382.35 and 10,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.84, 24,382.35 and 10,114.14 is: 13,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.84 : 24,382.35 = 10,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.84/24,382.35 = 10,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.84x = 24,382.35 × 10,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.84x = 246,606,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,606,501.43/17,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.93

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