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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.70, 23,802.67 and 10,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.70, 23,802.67 and 10,532.24 is: 14,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.70 : 23,802.67 = 10,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.70/23,802.67 = 10,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.70x = 23,802.67 × 10,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.70x = 250,695,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,695,380.42/17,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.01

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