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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.28, 24,298.06 and 10,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.28, 24,298.06 and 10,535.38 is: 14,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.28 : 24,298.06 = 10,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.28/24,298.06 = 10,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.28x = 24,298.06 × 10,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.28x = 255,989,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,989,295.36/17,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.83

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