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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.63, 24,291.11 and 10,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.63, 24,291.11 and 10,047.50 is: 13,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.63 : 24,291.11 = 10,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.63/24,291.11 = 10,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.63x = 24,291.11 × 10,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.63x = 244,064,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,064,927.73/17,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.11

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