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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.78, 24,063.93 and 10,633.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.78, 24,063.93 and 10,633.59 is: 14,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.78 : 24,063.93 = 10,633.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.78/24,063.93 = 10,633.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.78x = 24,063.93 × 10,633.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.78x = 255,885,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,885,965.41/17,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.07

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