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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.44, 24,243.84 and 10,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.44, 24,243.84 and 10,493.28 is: 14,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.44 : 24,243.84 = 10,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.44/24,243.84 = 10,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.44x = 24,243.84 × 10,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.44x = 254,397,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,397,401.40/17,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.54

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