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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.76, 24,451.20 and 10,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.76, 24,451.20 and 10,647.36 is: 14,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.76 : 24,451.20 = 10,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.76/24,451.20 = 10,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.76x = 24,451.20 × 10,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.76x = 260,340,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,340,728.83/17,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.77

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