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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.49, 24,246.26 and 10,496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.49, 24,246.26 and 10,496.41 is: 14,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.49 : 24,246.26 = 10,496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.49/24,246.26 = 10,496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.49x = 24,246.26 × 10,496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.49x = 254,498,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,498,685.93/17,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.61

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