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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.85, 24,376.37 and 10,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.85, 24,376.37 and 10,111.15 is: 13,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.85 : 24,376.37 = 10,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.85/24,376.37 = 10,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.85x = 24,376.37 × 10,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.85x = 246,473,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,473,082.97/17,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.74

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