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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.22, 24,386.33 and 10,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.22, 24,386.33 and 10,117.67 is: 13,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.22 : 24,386.33 = 10,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.22/24,386.33 = 10,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.22x = 24,386.33 × 10,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.22x = 246,732,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,732,742.81/17,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.41

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