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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.27, 24,261.73 and 10,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.27, 24,261.73 and 10,027.67 is: 13,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.27 : 24,261.73 = 10,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.27/24,261.73 = 10,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.27x = 24,261.73 × 10,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.27x = 243,288,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,288,475.69/17,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.08

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