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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.73, 24,303.53 and 10,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.73, 24,303.53 and 10,537.73 is: 14,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.73 : 24,303.53 = 10,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.73/24,303.53 = 10,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.73x = 24,303.53 × 10,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.73x = 256,103,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,103,862.98/17,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.67

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