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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.63, 24,270.48 and 10,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.63, 24,270.48 and 10,030.23 is: 13,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.63 : 24,270.48 = 10,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.63/24,270.48 = 10,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.63x = 24,270.48 × 10,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.63x = 243,438,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,438,367.98/17,585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.03

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