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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.64, 24,263.16 and 10,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.64, 24,263.16 and 10,502.28 is: 14,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.64 : 24,263.16 = 10,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.64/24,263.16 = 10,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.64x = 24,263.16 × 10,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.64x = 254,818,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,818,500.00/17,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.04

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