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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.58, 24,176.70 and 10,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.58, 24,176.70 and 10,811.73 is: 14,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.58 : 24,176.70 = 10,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.58/24,176.70 = 10,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.58x = 24,176.70 × 10,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.58x = 261,391,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,391,952.69/17,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.33

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