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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.07, 24,383.25 and 10,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.07, 24,383.25 and 10,114.68 is: 13,957.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.07 : 24,383.25 = 10,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.07/24,383.25 = 10,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.07x = 24,383.25 × 10,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.07x = 246,628,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,628,771.11/17,670.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.43

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