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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.48, 24,146.57 and 10,776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.48, 24,146.57 and 10,776.44 is: 14,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.48 : 24,146.57 = 10,776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.48/24,146.57 = 10,776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.48x = 24,146.57 × 10,776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.48x = 260,214,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,214,150.12/17,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.27

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