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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.89, 24,272.91 and 10,877.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.89, 24,272.91 and 10,877.37 is: 15,006.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.89 : 24,272.91 = 10,877.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.89/24,272.91 = 10,877.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.89x = 24,272.91 × 10,877.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.89x = 264,025,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,025,423.05/17,593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.65

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