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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.44, 24,383.72 and 10,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.44, 24,383.72 and 10,015.92 is: 13,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.44 : 24,383.72 = 10,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.44/24,383.72 = 10,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.44x = 24,383.72 × 10,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.44x = 244,225,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,225,388.82/17,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.56

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