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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.54, 24,006.04 and 10,585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.54, 24,006.04 and 10,585.56 is: 14,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.54 : 24,006.04 = 10,585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.54/24,006.04 = 10,585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.54x = 24,006.04 × 10,585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.54x = 254,117,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,117,376.78/17,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.55

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