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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.06, 24,266.27 and 10,509.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.06, 24,266.27 and 10,509.33 is: 14,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.06 : 24,266.27 = 10,509.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.06/24,266.27 = 10,509.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.06x = 24,266.27 × 10,509.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.06x = 255,022,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,022,265.57/17,583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.86

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