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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.82, 24,384.27 and 10,115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.82, 24,384.27 and 10,115.41 is: 13,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.82 : 24,384.27 = 10,115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.82/24,384.27 = 10,115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.82x = 24,384.27 × 10,115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.82x = 246,656,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,656,888.60/17,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.43

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