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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572, 24,249.44 and 10,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572, 24,249.44 and 10,120 is: 13,965.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572 : 24,249.44 = 10,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572/24,249.44 = 10,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572x = 24,249.44 × 10,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572x = 245,404,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,404,332.80/17,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,965.65

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