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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.84, 24,379.59 and 10,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.84, 24,379.59 and 10,112.14 is: 13,955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.84 : 24,379.59 = 10,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.84/24,379.59 = 10,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.84x = 24,379.59 × 10,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.84x = 246,529,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,529,827.22/17,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.17

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