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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.78, 24,222.88 and 10,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.78, 24,222.88 and 10,479.06 is: 14,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.78 : 24,222.88 = 10,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.78/24,222.88 = 10,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.78x = 24,222.88 × 10,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.78x = 253,833,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,833,012.89/17,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.13

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