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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.84, 24,380.97 and 10,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.84, 24,380.97 and 10,113.14 is: 13,956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.84 : 24,380.97 = 10,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.84/24,380.97 = 10,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.84x = 24,380.97 × 10,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.84x = 246,568,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,568,162.95/17,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.55

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