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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.56, 24,372.30 and 10,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.56, 24,372.30 and 10,207.56 is: 14,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.56 : 24,372.30 = 10,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.56/24,372.30 = 10,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.56x = 24,372.30 × 10,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.56x = 248,781,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,781,714.59/17,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.65

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