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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.65, 24,372.99 and 10,587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.65, 24,372.99 and 10,587.27 is: 14,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.65 : 24,372.99 = 10,587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.65/24,372.99 = 10,587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.65x = 24,372.99 × 10,587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.65x = 258,043,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,043,425.84/17,659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.04

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