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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562, 24,236.28 and 10,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562, 24,236.28 and 10,110 is: 13,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562 : 24,236.28 = 10,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562/24,236.28 = 10,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562x = 24,236.28 × 10,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562x = 245,028,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,028,790.80/17,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.21

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