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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.83, 24,299.46 and 10,055.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.83, 24,299.46 and 10,055.41 is: 13,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.83 : 24,299.46 = 10,055.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.83/24,299.46 = 10,055.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.83x = 24,299.46 × 10,055.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.83x = 244,340,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,340,972.33/17,611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.68

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