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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.34, 24,375.35 and 10,110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.34, 24,375.35 and 10,110.63 is: 13,948.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.34 : 24,375.35 = 10,110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.34/24,375.35 = 10,110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.34x = 24,375.35 × 10,110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.34x = 246,450,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,450,170.25/17,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.69

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