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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.92, 24,251.40 and 10,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.92, 24,251.40 and 10,499.76 is: 14,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.92 : 24,251.40 = 10,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.92/24,251.40 = 10,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.92x = 24,251.40 × 10,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.92x = 254,633,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,633,879.66/17,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.66

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