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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.68, 24,438.60 and 10,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.68, 24,438.60 and 10,150.76 is: 14,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.68 : 24,438.60 = 10,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.68/24,438.60 = 10,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.68x = 24,438.60 × 10,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.68x = 248,070,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,070,241.14/17,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.61

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