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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.82, 24,274.11 and 10,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.82, 24,274.11 and 10,139.50 is: 13,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.82 : 24,274.11 = 10,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.82/24,274.11 = 10,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.82x = 24,274.11 × 10,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.82x = 246,127,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,127,338.35/17,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.83

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