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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.84, 24,369.80 and 10,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.84, 24,369.80 and 10,104.72 is: 13,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.84 : 24,369.80 = 10,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.84/24,369.80 = 10,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.84x = 24,369.80 × 10,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.84x = 246,250,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,250,005.46/17,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.91

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