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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.87, 24,380.26 and 10,113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.87, 24,380.26 and 10,113.03 is: 13,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.87 : 24,380.26 = 10,113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.87/24,380.26 = 10,113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.87x = 24,380.26 × 10,113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.87x = 246,558,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,558,275.51/17,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.97

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