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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.93, 24,421.39 and 10,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.93, 24,421.39 and 10,143.52 is: 13,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.93 : 24,421.39 = 10,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.93/24,421.39 = 10,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.93x = 24,421.39 × 10,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.93x = 247,718,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,718,857.89/17,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.63

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