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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.74, 24,279.08 and 10,042.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.74, 24,279.08 and 10,042.41 is: 13,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.74 : 24,279.08 = 10,042.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.74/24,279.08 = 10,042.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.74x = 24,279.08 × 10,042.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.74x = 243,820,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,820,516.62/17,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.37

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