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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.44, 24,382.58 and 10,115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.44, 24,382.58 and 10,115.58 is: 13,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.44 : 24,382.58 = 10,115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.44/24,382.58 = 10,115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.44x = 24,382.58 × 10,115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.44x = 246,643,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,643,938.60/17,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.00

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