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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.08, 24,162.96 and 10,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.08, 24,162.96 and 10,058.08 is: 13,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.08 : 24,162.96 = 10,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.08/24,162.96 = 10,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.08x = 24,162.96 × 10,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.08x = 243,032,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,032,984.72/17,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.60

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