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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.82, 24,271.65 and 10,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.82, 24,271.65 and 10,878.30 is: 15,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.82 : 24,271.65 = 10,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.82/24,271.65 = 10,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.82x = 24,271.65 × 10,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.82x = 264,034,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,034,290.20/17,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.36

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