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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.10, 24,385.91 and 10,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.10, 24,385.91 and 10,117.46 is: 13,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.10 : 24,385.91 = 10,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.10/24,385.91 = 10,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.10x = 24,385.91 × 10,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.10x = 246,723,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,723,399.11/17,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.76

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