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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.15, 24,266.97 and 10,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.15, 24,266.97 and 10,030.02 is: 13,837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.15 : 24,266.97 = 10,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.15/24,266.97 = 10,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.15x = 24,266.97 × 10,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.15x = 243,398,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,398,194.44/17,589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.97

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