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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.59, 24,307.51 and 10,538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.59, 24,307.51 and 10,538.65 is: 14,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.59 : 24,307.51 = 10,538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.59/24,307.51 = 10,538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.59x = 24,307.51 × 10,538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.59x = 256,168,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,168,340.26/17,613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.79

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