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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.66, 24,385.56 and 10,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.66, 24,385.56 and 10,117.10 is: 13,961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.66 : 24,385.56 = 10,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.66/24,385.56 = 10,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.66x = 24,385.56 × 10,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.66x = 246,711,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,711,172.10/17,670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.63

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