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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.06, 24,297.84 and 10,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.06, 24,297.84 and 10,531.71 is: 14,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.06 : 24,297.84 = 10,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.06/24,297.84 = 10,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.06x = 24,297.84 × 10,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.06x = 255,897,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,897,804.51/17,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,533.82

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