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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.98, 24,376.98 and 10,950.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.98, 24,376.98 and 10,950.63 is: 15,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.98 : 24,376.98 = 10,950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.98/24,376.98 = 10,950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.98x = 24,376.98 × 10,950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.98x = 266,943,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,943,288.50/17,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.01

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