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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.84, 24,275.94 and 10,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.84, 24,275.94 and 10,038.28 is: 13,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.84 : 24,275.94 = 10,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.84/24,275.94 = 10,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.84x = 24,275.94 × 10,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.84x = 243,688,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,688,682.98/17,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.16

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