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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.42, 24,442.41 and 10,647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.42, 24,442.41 and 10,647.58 is: 14,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.42 : 24,442.41 = 10,647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.42/24,442.41 = 10,647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.42x = 24,442.41 × 10,647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.42x = 260,252,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,252,515.87/17,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.42

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