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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.98, 24,376.29 and 10,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.98, 24,376.29 and 10,211.54 is: 14,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.98 : 24,376.29 = 10,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.98/24,376.29 = 10,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.98x = 24,376.29 × 10,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.98x = 248,919,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,919,460.39/17,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.13

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