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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.60, 24,366.88 and 10,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.60, 24,366.88 and 10,203.60 is: 14,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.60 : 24,366.88 = 10,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.60/24,366.88 = 10,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.60x = 24,366.88 × 10,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.60x = 248,629,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,629,896.77/17,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.21

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