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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.13, 24,266.66 and 10,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.13, 24,266.66 and 10,031.32 is: 13,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.13 : 24,266.66 = 10,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.13/24,266.66 = 10,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.13x = 24,266.66 × 10,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.13x = 243,426,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,426,628.36/17,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.33

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