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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.76, 24,251.40 and 10,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.76, 24,251.40 and 10,497.60 is: 14,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.76 : 24,251.40 = 10,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.76/24,251.40 = 10,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.76x = 24,251.40 × 10,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.76x = 254,581,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,581,496.64/17,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.46

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