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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.77, 24,365.20 and 10,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.77, 24,365.20 and 10,488.82 is: 14,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.77 : 24,365.20 = 10,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.77/24,365.20 = 10,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.77x = 24,365.20 × 10,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.77x = 255,562,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,562,197.06/17,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.16

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