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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.83, 24,252.30 and 10,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.83, 24,252.30 and 10,020.88 is: 13,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.83 : 24,252.30 = 10,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.83/24,252.30 = 10,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.83x = 24,252.30 × 10,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.83x = 243,029,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,029,418.34/17,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.05

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