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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.38, 24,232.43 and 10,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.38, 24,232.43 and 10,759.22 is: 14,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.38 : 24,232.43 = 10,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.38/24,232.43 = 10,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.38x = 24,232.43 × 10,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.38x = 260,722,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,722,045.50/17,568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,840.41

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