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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.49, 24,302.62 and 10,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.49, 24,302.62 and 10,058.24 is: 13,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.49 : 24,302.62 = 10,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.49/24,302.62 = 10,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.49x = 24,302.62 × 10,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.49x = 244,441,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,441,584.59/17,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.67

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