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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.08, 24,259.44 and 10,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.08, 24,259.44 and 10,506 is: 14,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.08 : 24,259.44 = 10,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.08/24,259.44 = 10,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.08x = 24,259.44 × 10,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.08x = 254,869,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,869,676.64/17,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.82

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