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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.98, 24,277.97 and 10,789.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.98, 24,277.97 and 10,789.07 is: 14,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.98 : 24,277.97 = 10,789.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.98/24,277.97 = 10,789.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.98x = 24,277.97 × 10,789.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.98x = 261,936,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,936,542.45/17,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.39

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