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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.59, 24,245.83 and 10,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.59, 24,245.83 and 10,015.90 is: 13,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.59 : 24,245.83 = 10,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.59/24,245.83 = 10,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.59x = 24,245.83 × 10,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.59x = 242,843,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,843,808.70/17,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.83

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