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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.94, 24,272.22 and 10,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.94, 24,272.22 and 10,033.83 is: 13,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.94 : 24,272.22 = 10,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.94/24,272.22 = 10,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.94x = 24,272.22 × 10,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.94x = 243,543,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,543,366.83/17,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.25

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