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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.14, 24,303.06 and 10,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.14, 24,303.06 and 10,445.88 is: 14,415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.14 : 24,303.06 = 10,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.14/24,303.06 = 10,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.14x = 24,303.06 × 10,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.14x = 253,866,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,866,848.39/17,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.13

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