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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,687.67, 24,412.47 and 10,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,687.67, 24,412.47 and 10,139.07 is: 13,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,687.67 : 24,412.47 = 10,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,687.67/24,412.47 = 10,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,687.67x = 24,412.47 × 10,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,687.67x = 247,519,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,519,852.76/17,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.92

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