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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.49, 24,301.24 and 10,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.49, 24,301.24 and 10,057.24 is: 13,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.49 : 24,301.24 = 10,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.49/24,301.24 = 10,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.49x = 24,301.24 × 10,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.49x = 244,403,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,403,402.98/17,610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.29

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