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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.43, 24,383.72 and 10,115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.43, 24,383.72 and 10,115.73 is: 13,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.43 : 24,383.72 = 10,115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.43/24,383.72 = 10,115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.43x = 24,383.72 × 10,115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.43x = 246,659,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,659,153.20/17,669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.66

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