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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.61, 24,374.33 and 10,108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.61, 24,374.33 and 10,108.91 is: 13,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.61 : 24,374.33 = 10,108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.61/24,374.33 = 10,108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.61x = 24,374.33 × 10,108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.61x = 246,397,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,397,933.55/17,662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.26

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