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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.76, 24,247.84 and 10,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.76, 24,247.84 and 10,401.32 is: 14,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.76 : 24,247.84 = 10,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.76/24,247.84 = 10,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.76x = 24,247.84 × 10,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.76x = 252,209,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,209,543.15/17,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.12

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