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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.44, 24,238.22 and 10,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.44, 24,238.22 and 10,010.96 is: 13,815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.44 : 24,238.22 = 10,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.44/24,238.22 = 10,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.44x = 24,238.22 × 10,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.44x = 242,647,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,647,850.89/17,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.51

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