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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.78, 24,388.49 and 10,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.78, 24,388.49 and 10,119.23 is: 13,964.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.78 : 24,388.49 = 10,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.78/24,388.49 = 10,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.78x = 24,388.49 × 10,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.78x = 246,792,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,792,739.66/17,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.57

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