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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.89, 24,008.77 and 10,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.89, 24,008.77 and 10,589.44 is: 14,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.89 : 24,008.77 = 10,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.89/24,008.77 = 10,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.89x = 24,008.77 × 10,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.89x = 254,239,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,239,489.41/17,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.24

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