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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.76, 24,384.48 and 10,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.76, 24,384.48 and 10,117.15 is: 13,960.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.76 : 24,384.48 = 10,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.76/24,384.48 = 10,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.76x = 24,384.48 × 10,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.76x = 246,701,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,701,342.93/17,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.99

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