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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.36, 24,263.76 and 10,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.36, 24,263.76 and 10,030.48 is: 13,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.36 : 24,263.76 = 10,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.36/24,263.76 = 10,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.36x = 24,263.76 × 10,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.36x = 243,377,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,377,159.40/17,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.33

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