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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560, 24,232.80 and 10,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560, 24,232.80 and 10,108 is: 13,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560 : 24,232.80 = 10,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560/24,232.80 = 10,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560x = 24,232.80 × 10,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560x = 244,945,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,945,142.40/17,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.04

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