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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.89, 24,263.68 and 10,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.89, 24,263.68 and 10,029.45 is: 13,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.89 : 24,263.68 = 10,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.89/24,263.68 = 10,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.89x = 24,263.68 × 10,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.89x = 243,351,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,351,365.38/17,581.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.02

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