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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.65, 24,244.26 and 10,855.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.65, 24,244.26 and 10,855.53 is: 14,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.65 : 24,244.26 = 10,855.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.65/24,244.26 = 10,855.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.65x = 24,244.26 × 10,855.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.65x = 263,184,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,184,291.76/17,566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.04

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