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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.57, 24,275.44 and 10,881.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.57, 24,275.44 and 10,881.05 is: 15,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.57 : 24,275.44 = 10,881.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.57/24,275.44 = 10,881.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.57x = 24,275.44 × 10,881.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.57x = 264,142,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,142,276.41/17,597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.16

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