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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.81, 24,390.39 and 10,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.81, 24,390.39 and 10,122.58 is: 13,969.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.81 : 24,390.39 = 10,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.81/24,390.39 = 10,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.81x = 24,390.39 × 10,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.81x = 246,893,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,893,674.01/17,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.47

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