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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.63, 24,234.91 and 10,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.63, 24,234.91 and 10,010.06 is: 13,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.63 : 24,234.91 = 10,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.63/24,234.91 = 10,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.63x = 24,234.91 × 10,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.63x = 242,592,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,592,903.19/17,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.23

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