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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.01, 24,271.94 and 10,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.01, 24,271.94 and 10,035.90 is: 13,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.01 : 24,271.94 = 10,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.01/24,271.94 = 10,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.01x = 24,271.94 × 10,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.01x = 243,590,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,590,787.74/17,590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.25

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