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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.96, 24,220.92 and 10,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.96, 24,220.92 and 10,478 is: 14,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.96 : 24,220.92 = 10,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.96/24,220.92 = 10,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.96x = 24,220.92 × 10,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.96x = 253,786,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,786,799.76/17,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.35

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