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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.13, 24,436.37 and 10,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.13, 24,436.37 and 10,901.07 is: 15,038.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.13 : 24,436.37 = 10,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.13/24,436.37 = 10,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.13x = 24,436.37 × 10,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.13x = 266,382,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,382,607.17/17,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.71

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