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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.36, 24,436.79 and 10,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.36, 24,436.79 and 10,149.44 is: 14,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.36 : 24,436.79 = 10,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.36/24,436.79 = 10,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.36x = 24,436.79 × 10,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.36x = 248,019,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,019,599.03/17,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.80

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