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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.15, 24,275.39 and 10,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.15, 24,275.39 and 10,040.12 is: 13,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.15 : 24,275.39 = 10,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.15/24,275.39 = 10,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.15x = 24,275.39 × 10,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.15x = 243,727,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,727,657.07/17,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.34

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