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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.97, 24,416.28 and 10,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.97, 24,416.28 and 10,619.37 is: 14,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.97 : 24,416.28 = 10,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.97/24,416.28 = 10,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.97x = 24,416.28 × 10,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.97x = 259,285,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285,511.34/17,692.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.72

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