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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.36, 24,392.82 and 10,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.36, 24,392.82 and 10,222.36 is: 14,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.36 : 24,392.82 = 10,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.36/24,392.82 = 10,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.36x = 24,392.82 × 10,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.36x = 249,352,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,352,187.46/17,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.13

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