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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.07, 24,238.47 and 10,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.07, 24,238.47 and 10,011.76 is: 13,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.07 : 24,238.47 = 10,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.07/24,238.47 = 10,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.07x = 24,238.47 × 10,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.07x = 242,669,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,669,744.41/17,563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.05

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