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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.72, 24,248.36 and 10,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.72, 24,248.36 and 10,851.17 is: 14,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.72 : 24,248.36 = 10,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.72/24,248.36 = 10,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.72x = 24,248.36 × 10,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.72x = 263,122,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,122,982.47/17,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.08

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