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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.37, 24,374.52 and 10,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.37, 24,374.52 and 10,108.86 is: 13,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.37 : 24,374.52 = 10,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.37/24,374.52 = 10,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.37x = 24,374.52 × 10,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.37x = 246,398,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,398,610.25/17,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.69

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