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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.49, 24,249.86 and 10,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.49, 24,249.86 and 10,872.32 is: 14,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.49 : 24,249.86 = 10,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.49/24,249.86 = 10,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.49x = 24,249.86 × 10,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.49x = 263,652,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,652,062.26/17,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,988.33

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