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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.74, 24,380.02 and 10,113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.74, 24,380.02 and 10,113.03 is: 13,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.74 : 24,380.02 = 10,113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.74/24,380.02 = 10,113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.74x = 24,380.02 × 10,113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.74x = 246,555,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,555,873.66/17,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.93

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