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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.14, 24,261.27 and 10,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.14, 24,261.27 and 10,027.70 is: 13,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.14 : 24,261.27 = 10,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.14/24,261.27 = 10,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.14x = 24,261.27 × 10,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.14x = 243,284,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,284,760.23/17,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.61

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