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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.92, 24,176.64 and 10,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.92, 24,176.64 and 10,068.48 is: 13,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.92 : 24,176.64 = 10,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.92/24,176.64 = 10,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.92x = 24,176.64 × 10,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.92x = 243,422,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,422,016.31/17,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.43

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