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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.70, 24,311.75 and 10,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.70, 24,311.75 and 10,536.75 is: 14,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.70 : 24,311.75 = 10,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.70/24,311.75 = 10,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.70x = 24,311.75 × 10,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.70x = 256,166,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,166,779.13/17,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.27

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