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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.60, 24,374.64 and 10,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.60, 24,374.64 and 10,109.90 is: 13,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.60 : 24,374.64 = 10,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.60/24,374.64 = 10,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.60x = 24,374.64 × 10,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.60x = 246,425,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,425,172.94/17,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.02

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