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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.27, 24,335.74 and 10,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.27, 24,335.74 and 10,080.60 is: 13,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.27 : 24,335.74 = 10,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.27/24,335.74 = 10,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.27x = 24,335.74 × 10,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.27x = 245,318,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,318,860.64/17,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.69

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