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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.89, 24,252.24 and 10,859.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.89, 24,252.24 and 10,859.71 is: 14,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.89 : 24,252.24 = 10,859.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.89/24,252.24 = 10,859.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.89x = 24,252.24 × 10,859.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.89x = 263,372,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,372,293.25/17,564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.25

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