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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.16, 24,371.64 and 10,107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.16, 24,371.64 and 10,107.81 is: 13,949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.16 : 24,371.64 = 10,107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.16/24,371.64 = 10,107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.16x = 24,371.64 × 10,107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.16x = 246,343,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,343,906.51/17,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.13

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