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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.08, 24,236.96 and 10,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.08, 24,236.96 and 10,852.29 is: 14,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.08 : 24,236.96 = 10,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.08/24,236.96 = 10,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.08x = 24,236.96 × 10,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.08x = 263,026,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,026,464.38/17,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.99

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