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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.75, 24,233.84 and 10,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.75, 24,233.84 and 10,108.75 is: 13,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.75 : 24,233.84 = 10,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.75/24,233.84 = 10,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.75x = 24,233.84 × 10,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.75x = 244,973,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,973,779.56/17,560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.08

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