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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.82, 24,278.55 and 10,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.82, 24,278.55 and 10,883.30 is: 15,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.82 : 24,278.55 = 10,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.82/24,278.55 = 10,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.82x = 24,278.55 × 10,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.82x = 264,230,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,230,743.22/17,599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.26

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