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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.51, 24,306.20 and 10,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.51, 24,306.20 and 10,056.13 is: 13,878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.51 : 24,306.20 = 10,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.51/24,306.20 = 10,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.51x = 24,306.20 × 10,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.51x = 244,426,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,426,307.01/17,611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.78

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