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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.91, 24,272.26 and 10,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.91, 24,272.26 and 10,031.51 is: 13,844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.91 : 24,272.26 = 10,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.91/24,272.26 = 10,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.91x = 24,272.26 × 10,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.91x = 243,487,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,487,454.51/17,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.81

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