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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561, 24,234.18 and 10,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561, 24,234.18 and 10,109 is: 13,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561 : 24,234.18 = 10,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561/24,234.18 = 10,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561x = 24,234.18 × 10,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561x = 244,983,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,983,325.62/17,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.42

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