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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.20, 24,383.70 and 10,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.20, 24,383.70 and 10,116.59 is: 13,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.20 : 24,383.70 = 10,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.20/24,383.70 = 10,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.20x = 24,383.70 × 10,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.20x = 246,679,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,679,773.66/17,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.22

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