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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.57, 24,299.12 and 10,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.57, 24,299.12 and 10,053.45 is: 13,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.57 : 24,299.12 = 10,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.57/24,299.12 = 10,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.57x = 24,299.12 × 10,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.57x = 244,290,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,290,013.10/17,612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.21

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