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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.86, 24,376.06 and 10,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.86, 24,376.06 and 10,110.16 is: 13,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.86 : 24,376.06 = 10,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.86/24,376.06 = 10,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.86x = 24,376.06 × 10,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.86x = 246,445,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,445,866.77/17,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.98

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