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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.05, 24,441.32 and 10,637.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.05, 24,441.32 and 10,637.59 is: 14,679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.05 : 24,441.32 = 10,637.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.05/24,441.32 = 10,637.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.05x = 24,441.32 × 10,637.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.05x = 259,996,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,996,741.22/17,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.92

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