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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.92, 24,381.18 and 10,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.92, 24,381.18 and 10,597.20 is: 14,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.92 : 24,381.18 = 10,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.92/24,381.18 = 10,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.92x = 24,381.18 × 10,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.92x = 258,372,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,372,240.70/17,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.01

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