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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.64, 24,262.47 and 10,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.64, 24,262.47 and 10,027.78 is: 13,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.64 : 24,262.47 = 10,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.64/24,262.47 = 10,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.64x = 24,262.47 × 10,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.64x = 243,298,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,298,711.42/17,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.23

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