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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.02, 24,270.09 and 10,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.02, 24,270.09 and 10,030.61 is: 13,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.02 : 24,270.09 = 10,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.02/24,270.09 = 10,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.02x = 24,270.09 × 10,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.02x = 243,443,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,443,830.52/17,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.03

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