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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.78, 24,361.86 and 10,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.78, 24,361.86 and 10,101.06 is: 13,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.78 : 24,361.86 = 10,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.78/24,361.86 = 10,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.78x = 24,361.86 × 10,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.78x = 246,080,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,080,609.57/17,655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.68

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