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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.56, 24,511.97 and 10,589.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.56, 24,511.97 and 10,589.57 is: 14,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.56 : 24,511.97 = 10,589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.56/24,511.97 = 10,589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.56x = 24,511.97 × 10,589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.56x = 259,571,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,571,158.42/17,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.21

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