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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.77, 24,265.83 and 10,413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.77, 24,265.83 and 10,413.11 is: 14,367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.77 : 24,265.83 = 10,413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.77/24,265.83 = 10,413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.77x = 24,265.83 × 10,413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.77x = 252,682,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,682,661.68/17,586.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367.77

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