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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.74, 24,279.27 and 10,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.74, 24,279.27 and 10,039.23 is: 13,854.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.74 : 24,279.27 = 10,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.74/24,279.27 = 10,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.74x = 24,279.27 × 10,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.74x = 243,745,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,745,175.76/17,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.87

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