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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.68, 24,238.08 and 10,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.68, 24,238.08 and 10,491.30 is: 14,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.68 : 24,238.08 = 10,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.68/24,238.08 = 10,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.68x = 24,238.08 × 10,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.68x = 254,288,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,288,968.70/17,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,480.59

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