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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.87, 24,255.41 and 10,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.87, 24,255.41 and 10,023.44 is: 13,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.87 : 24,255.41 = 10,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.87/24,255.41 = 10,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.87x = 24,255.41 × 10,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.87x = 243,122,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,122,732.51/17,579.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.61

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