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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.98, 24,183.36 and 10,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.98, 24,183.36 and 10,451.52 is: 14,422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.98 : 24,183.36 = 10,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.98/24,183.36 = 10,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.98x = 24,183.36 × 10,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.98x = 252,752,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,752,870.71/17,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,422.43

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