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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.68, 24,336.48 and 10,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.68, 24,336.48 and 10,081.44 is: 13,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.68 : 24,336.48 = 10,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.68/24,336.48 = 10,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.68x = 24,336.48 × 10,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.68x = 245,346,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,346,762.93/17,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.95

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