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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.82, 24,252.48 and 10,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.82, 24,252.48 and 10,021.29 is: 13,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.82 : 24,252.48 = 10,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.82/24,252.48 = 10,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.82x = 24,252.48 × 10,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.82x = 243,041,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,041,135.30/17,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.73

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