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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.40, 24,248.28 and 10,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.40, 24,248.28 and 10,496.56 is: 14,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.40 : 24,248.28 = 10,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.40/24,248.28 = 10,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.40x = 24,248.28 × 10,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.40x = 254,523,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,523,525.92/17,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.10

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