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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.08, 24,292.98 and 10,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.08, 24,292.98 and 10,053 is: 13,871.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.08 : 24,292.98 = 10,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.08/24,292.98 = 10,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.08x = 24,292.98 × 10,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.08x = 244,217,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,217,327.94/17,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.98

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