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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.97, 24,511.93 and 10,590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.97, 24,511.93 and 10,590.35 is: 14,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.97 : 24,511.93 = 10,590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.97/24,511.93 = 10,590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.97x = 24,511.93 × 10,590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.97x = 259,589,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,589,742.36/17,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.57

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