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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.57, 24,381.19 and 10,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.57, 24,381.19 and 10,113.18 is: 13,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.57 : 24,381.19 = 10,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.57/24,381.19 = 10,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.57x = 24,381.19 × 10,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.57x = 246,571,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571,190.61/17,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.36

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