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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.90, 24,253.83 and 10,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.90, 24,253.83 and 10,503.12 is: 14,489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.90 : 24,253.83 = 10,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.90/24,253.83 = 10,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.90x = 24,253.83 × 10,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.90x = 254,740,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,740,886.95/17,580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.64

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