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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.81, 24,366.39 and 10,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.81, 24,366.39 and 10,104.09 is: 13,939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.81 : 24,366.39 = 10,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.81/24,366.39 = 10,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.81x = 24,366.39 × 10,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.81x = 246,200,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,200,197.54/17,661.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.69

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