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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.63, 24,212.39 and 10,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.63, 24,212.39 and 10,474.71 is: 14,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.63 : 24,212.39 = 10,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.63/24,212.39 = 10,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.63x = 24,212.39 × 10,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.63x = 253,617,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,617,711.28/17,547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.10

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