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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.70, 24,422.52 and 10,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.70, 24,422.52 and 10,985.24 is: 15,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.70 : 24,422.52 = 10,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.70/24,422.52 = 10,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.70x = 24,422.52 × 10,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.70x = 268,287,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,287,243.60/17,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.44

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