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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.55, 24,371.54 and 10,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.55, 24,371.54 and 10,108.25 is: 13,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.55 : 24,371.54 = 10,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.55/24,371.54 = 10,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.55x = 24,371.54 × 10,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.55x = 246,353,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,353,558.28/17,659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.16

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