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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.64, 24,266.28 and 10,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.64, 24,266.28 and 10,515.20 is: 14,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.64 : 24,266.28 = 10,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.64/24,266.28 = 10,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.64x = 24,266.28 × 10,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.64x = 255,164,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,164,787.46/17,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.71

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