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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.87, 24,262.23 and 10,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.87, 24,262.23 and 10,027.11 is: 13,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.87 : 24,262.23 = 10,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.87/24,262.23 = 10,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.87x = 24,262.23 × 10,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.87x = 243,280,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,280,049.06/17,580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.77

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