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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.91, 24,183.64 and 10,821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.91, 24,183.64 and 10,821.11 is: 14,922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.91 : 24,183.64 = 10,821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.91/24,183.64 = 10,821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.91x = 24,183.64 × 10,821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.91x = 261,693,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,693,724.82/17,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.46

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