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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.73, 24,252.93 and 10,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.73, 24,252.93 and 10,023.21 is: 13,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.73 : 24,252.93 = 10,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.73/24,252.93 = 10,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.73x = 24,252.93 × 10,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.73x = 243,092,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,092,210.51/17,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.34

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