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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.10, 24,232.50 and 10,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.10, 24,232.50 and 10,007.16 is: 13,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.10 : 24,232.50 = 10,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.10/24,232.50 = 10,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.10x = 24,232.50 × 10,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.10x = 242,498,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,498,504.70/17,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.20

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