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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585, 24,267.30 and 10,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585, 24,267.30 and 10,133 is: 13,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585 : 24,267.30 = 10,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585/24,267.30 = 10,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585x = 24,267.30 × 10,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585x = 245,900,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,900,550.90/17,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.54

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