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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.21, 24,386.23 and 10,118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.21, 24,386.23 and 10,118.91 is: 13,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.21 : 24,386.23 = 10,118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.21/24,386.23 = 10,118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.21x = 24,386.23 × 10,118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.21x = 246,762,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,762,066.61/17,670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.86

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