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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.88, 24,251.18 and 10,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.88, 24,251.18 and 10,765.82 is: 14,856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.88 : 24,251.18 = 10,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.88/24,251.18 = 10,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.88x = 24,251.18 × 10,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.88x = 261,083,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,083,838.67/17,573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.36

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