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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.48, 24,377.21 and 10,111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.48, 24,377.21 and 10,111.87 is: 13,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.48 : 24,377.21 = 10,111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.48/24,377.21 = 10,111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.48x = 24,377.21 × 10,111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.48x = 246,499,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,499,056.60/17,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.72

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