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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.64, 24,374.43 and 10,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.64, 24,374.43 and 10,110.12 is: 13,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.64 : 24,374.43 = 10,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.64/24,374.43 = 10,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.64x = 24,374.43 × 10,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.64x = 246,428,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,428,412.23/17,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.17

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