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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,556.63, 24,230.43 and 10,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,556.63, 24,230.43 and 10,005.66 is: 13,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,556.63 : 24,230.43 = 10,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,556.63/24,230.43 = 10,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,556.63x = 24,230.43 × 10,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,556.63x = 242,441,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,441,444.23/17,556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.11

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