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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.63, 24,357.34 and 10,579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.63, 24,357.34 and 10,579.95 is: 14,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.63 : 24,357.34 = 10,579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.63/24,357.34 = 10,579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.63x = 24,357.34 × 10,579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.63x = 257,699,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,699,452.56/17,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.23

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