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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.98, 24,394.30 and 10,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.98, 24,394.30 and 10,124.66 is: 13,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.98 : 24,394.30 = 10,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.98/24,394.30 = 10,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.98x = 24,394.30 × 10,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.98x = 246,983,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,983,993.44/17,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.44

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