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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.68, 24,237.12 and 10,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.68, 24,237.12 and 10,490.52 is: 14,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.68 : 24,237.12 = 10,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.68/24,237.12 = 10,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.68x = 24,237.12 × 10,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.68x = 254,259,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,259,992.10/17,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.99

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