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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.78, 24,287.70 and 10,527.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.78, 24,287.70 and 10,527.87 is: 14,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.78 : 24,287.70 = 10,527.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.78/24,287.70 = 10,527.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.78x = 24,287.70 × 10,527.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.78x = 255,697,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,697,819.54/17,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,528.47

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