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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.39, 24,239.66 and 10,487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.39, 24,239.66 and 10,487.61 is: 14,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.39 : 24,239.66 = 10,487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.39/24,239.66 = 10,487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.39x = 24,239.66 × 10,487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.39x = 254,216,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,216,048.17/17,565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.55

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