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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.03, 24,006.23 and 10,587.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.03, 24,006.23 and 10,587.59 is: 14,610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.03 : 24,006.23 = 10,587.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.03/24,006.23 = 10,587.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.03x = 24,006.23 × 10,587.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.03x = 254,168,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,168,127.76/17,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.70

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