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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.79, 24,291.84 and 10,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.79, 24,291.84 and 10,530.87 is: 14,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.79 : 24,291.84 = 10,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.79/24,291.84 = 10,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.79x = 24,291.84 × 10,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.79x = 255,814,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,814,209.10/17,602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.60

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