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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.62, 24,660.15 and 10,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.62, 24,660.15 and 10,316.22 is: 14,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.62 : 24,660.15 = 10,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.62/24,660.15 = 10,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.62x = 24,660.15 × 10,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.62x = 254,399,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,399,532.63/17,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.43

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