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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.94, 24,237.53 and 10,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.94, 24,237.53 and 10,010.46 is: 13,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.94 : 24,237.53 = 10,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.94/24,237.53 = 10,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.94x = 24,237.53 × 10,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.94x = 242,628,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,628,824.56/17,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.82

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