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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.94, 24,300.99 and 10,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.94, 24,300.99 and 10,055.35 is: 13,877.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.94 : 24,300.99 = 10,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.94/24,300.99 = 10,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.94x = 24,300.99 × 10,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.94x = 244,354,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,354,959.80/17,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.54

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