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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.56, 24,270.12 and 10,517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.56, 24,270.12 and 10,517.88 is: 14,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.56 : 24,270.12 = 10,517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.56/24,270.12 = 10,517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.56x = 24,270.12 × 10,517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.56x = 255,270,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,270,209.75/17,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,514.25

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