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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.33, 24,381.78 and 10,114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.33, 24,381.78 and 10,114.41 is: 13,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.33 : 24,381.78 = 10,114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.33/24,381.78 = 10,114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.33x = 24,381.78 × 10,114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.33x = 246,607,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,607,319.45/17,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.59

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