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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.36, 24,391.44 and 10,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.36, 24,391.44 and 10,221.36 is: 14,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.36 : 24,391.44 = 10,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.36/24,391.44 = 10,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.36x = 24,391.44 × 10,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.36x = 249,313,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,313,689.16/17,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.75

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