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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.99, 24,377.61 and 10,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.99, 24,377.61 and 10,111.28 is: 13,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.99 : 24,377.61 = 10,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.99/24,377.61 = 10,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.99x = 24,377.61 × 10,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.99x = 246,488,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,488,901.38/17,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.53

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