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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.52, 24,246.48 and 10,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.52, 24,246.48 and 10,017.20 is: 13,823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.52 : 24,246.48 = 10,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.52/24,246.48 = 10,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.52x = 24,246.48 × 10,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.52x = 242,881,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,881,839.46/17,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.26

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