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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533, 24,196.08 and 10,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533, 24,196.08 and 10,081 is: 13,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533 : 24,196.08 = 10,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533/24,196.08 = 10,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533x = 24,196.08 × 10,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533x = 243,920,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,920,682.48/17,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.09

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