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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.93, 24,231.09 and 10,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.93, 24,231.09 and 10,005.71 is: 13,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.93 : 24,231.09 = 10,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.93/24,231.09 = 10,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.93x = 24,231.09 × 10,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.93x = 242,449,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,449,255.91/17,558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.74

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