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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.25, 24,373.31 and 10,208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.25, 24,373.31 and 10,208.25 is: 14,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.25 : 24,373.31 = 10,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.25/24,373.31 = 10,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.25x = 24,373.31 × 10,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.25x = 248,808,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808,790.77/17,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.63

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