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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.66, 24,373.71 and 10,109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.66, 24,373.71 and 10,109.31 is: 13,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.66 : 24,373.71 = 10,109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.66/24,373.71 = 10,109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.66x = 24,373.71 × 10,109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.66x = 246,401,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,401,390.24/17,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.20

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