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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.03, 24,007.60 and 10,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.03, 24,007.60 and 10,588.59 is: 14,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.03 : 24,007.60 = 10,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.03/24,007.60 = 10,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.03x = 24,007.60 × 10,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.03x = 254,206,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,206,633.28/17,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.07

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