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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.66, 24,369.72 and 10,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.66, 24,369.72 and 10,488.02 is: 14,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.66 : 24,369.72 = 10,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.66/24,369.72 = 10,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.66x = 24,369.72 × 10,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.66x = 255,590,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,590,110.75/17,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.29

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