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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.88, 24,436.88 and 10,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.88, 24,436.88 and 10,053.88 is: 13,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.88 : 24,436.88 = 10,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.88/24,436.88 = 10,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.88x = 24,436.88 × 10,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.88x = 245,685,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,685,459.09/17,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.22

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