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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.06, 24,444.08 and 10,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.06, 24,444.08 and 10,639.60 is: 14,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.06 : 24,444.08 = 10,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.06/24,444.08 = 10,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.06x = 24,444.08 × 10,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.06x = 260,075,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,075,233.57/17,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.68

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