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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.54, 24,006.92 and 10,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.54, 24,006.92 and 10,588.10 is: 14,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.54 : 24,006.92 = 10,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.54/24,006.92 = 10,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.54x = 24,006.92 × 10,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.54x = 254,187,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,187,496.68/17,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.39

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