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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.37, 24,376.98 and 10,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.37, 24,376.98 and 10,111.50 is: 13,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.37 : 24,376.98 = 10,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.37/24,376.98 = 10,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.37x = 24,376.98 × 10,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.37x = 246,487,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,487,833.27/17,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.38

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