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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.64, 24,436.52 and 10,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.64, 24,436.52 and 10,053.64 is: 13,870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.64 : 24,436.52 = 10,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.64/24,436.52 = 10,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.64x = 24,436.52 × 10,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.64x = 245,675,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,675,974.93/17,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.88

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