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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,687.76, 24,409.98 and 10,134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,687.76, 24,409.98 and 10,134.96 is: 13,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,687.76 : 24,409.98 = 10,134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,687.76/24,409.98 = 10,134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,687.76x = 24,409.98 × 10,134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,687.76x = 247,394,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,394,170.90/17,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.74

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