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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.46, 24,246.22 and 10,496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.46, 24,246.22 and 10,496.38 is: 14,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.46 : 24,246.22 = 10,496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.46/24,246.22 = 10,496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.46x = 24,246.22 × 10,496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.46x = 254,497,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,497,538.68/17,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.57

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