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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.61, 24,062.69 and 10,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.61, 24,062.69 and 10,361.67 is: 14,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.61 : 24,062.69 = 10,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.61/24,062.69 = 10,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.61x = 24,062.69 × 10,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.61x = 249,329,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,329,653.09/17,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.20

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