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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.91, 24,250.52 and 10,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.91, 24,250.52 and 10,019.55 is: 13,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.91 : 24,250.52 = 10,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.91/24,250.52 = 10,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.91x = 24,250.52 × 10,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.91x = 242,979,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,979,247.57/17,572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.93

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