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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.92, 24,230.46 and 10,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.92, 24,230.46 and 10,007.02 is: 13,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.92 : 24,230.46 = 10,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.92/24,230.46 = 10,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.92x = 24,230.46 × 10,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.92x = 242,474,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,474,697.83/17,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.20

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