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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.66, 24,255.27 and 10,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.66, 24,255.27 and 10,023.66 is: 13,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.66 : 24,255.27 = 10,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.66/24,255.27 = 10,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.66x = 24,255.27 × 10,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.66x = 243,126,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,126,579.69/17,574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.93

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