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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.40, 24,251.20 and 10,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.40, 24,251.20 and 10,020.06 is: 13,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.40 : 24,251.20 = 10,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.40/24,251.20 = 10,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.40x = 24,251.20 × 10,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.40x = 242,998,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,998,479.07/17,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.63

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