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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.85, 24,233.49 and 10,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.85, 24,233.49 and 10,007.90 is: 13,812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.85 : 24,233.49 = 10,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.85/24,233.49 = 10,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.85x = 24,233.49 × 10,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.85x = 242,526,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,526,223.40/17,558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.19

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