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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.04, 24,176.70 and 10,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.04, 24,176.70 and 10,449 is: 14,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.04 : 24,176.70 = 10,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.04/24,176.70 = 10,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.04x = 24,176.70 × 10,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.04x = 252,622,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,622,338.30/17,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,412.47

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