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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588, 24,271.44 and 10,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588, 24,271.44 and 10,136 is: 13,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588 : 24,271.44 = 10,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588/24,271.44 = 10,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588x = 24,271.44 × 10,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588x = 246,015,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,015,315.84/17,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.68

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