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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.32, 24,371.52 and 10,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.32, 24,371.52 and 10,107.36 is: 13,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.32 : 24,371.52 = 10,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.32/24,371.52 = 10,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.32x = 24,371.52 × 10,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.32x = 246,331,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,331,726.39/17,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.32

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