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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.23, 24,351.39 and 10,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.23, 24,351.39 and 10,573.47 is: 14,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.23 : 24,351.39 = 10,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.23/24,351.39 = 10,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.23x = 24,351.39 × 10,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.23x = 257,478,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,478,691.62/17,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.32

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