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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.55, 24,372.92 and 10,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.55, 24,372.92 and 10,109.25 is: 13,951.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.55 : 24,372.92 = 10,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.55/24,372.92 = 10,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.55x = 24,372.92 × 10,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.55x = 246,391,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,391,941.51/17,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.54

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