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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.99, 24,661.70 and 10,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.99, 24,661.70 and 10,317.71 is: 14,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.99 : 24,661.70 = 10,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.99/24,661.70 = 10,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.99x = 24,661.70 × 10,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.99x = 254,452,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,452,268.71/17,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.08

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