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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.64, 24,265.22 and 10,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.64, 24,265.22 and 10,029.78 is: 13,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.64 : 24,265.22 = 10,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.64/24,265.22 = 10,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.64x = 24,265.22 × 10,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.64x = 243,374,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,374,818.25/17,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.98

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