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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.53, 24,232.68 and 10,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.53, 24,232.68 and 10,007.19 is: 13,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.53 : 24,232.68 = 10,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.53/24,232.68 = 10,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.53x = 24,232.68 × 10,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.53x = 242,501,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,501,032.97/17,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.44

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