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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.22, 24,246.84 and 10,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.22, 24,246.84 and 10,015.73 is: 13,822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.22 : 24,246.84 = 10,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.22/24,246.84 = 10,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.22x = 24,246.84 × 10,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.22x = 242,849,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,849,802.79/17,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.46

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