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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.07, 24,271.09 and 10,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.07, 24,271.09 and 10,030.67 is: 13,843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.07 : 24,271.09 = 10,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.07/24,271.09 = 10,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.07x = 24,271.09 × 10,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.07x = 243,455,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,455,295.34/17,586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.64

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