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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,684.60, 24,403.56 and 10,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,684.60, 24,403.56 and 10,130 is: 13,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,684.60 : 24,403.56 = 10,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,684.60/24,403.56 = 10,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,684.60x = 24,403.56 × 10,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,684.60x = 247,208,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,208,062.80/17,684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.72

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