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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.85, 24,233.73 and 10,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.85, 24,233.73 and 10,007.60 is: 13,810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.85 : 24,233.73 = 10,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.85/24,233.73 = 10,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.85x = 24,233.73 × 10,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.85x = 242,521,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,521,476.35/17,560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.35

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