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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.92, 24,441.84 and 10,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.92, 24,441.84 and 10,637.76 is: 14,678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.92 : 24,441.84 = 10,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.92/24,441.84 = 10,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.92x = 24,441.84 × 10,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.92x = 260,006,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,006,427.88/17,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.09

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