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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.86, 24,335.88 and 10,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.86, 24,335.88 and 10,080.66 is: 13,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.86 : 24,335.88 = 10,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.86/24,335.88 = 10,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.86x = 24,335.88 × 10,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.86x = 245,321,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,321,732.08/17,635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.39

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