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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.47, 24,351.72 and 10,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.47, 24,351.72 and 10,573.71 is: 14,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.47 : 24,351.72 = 10,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.47/24,351.72 = 10,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.47x = 24,351.72 × 10,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.47x = 257,487,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,487,972.41/17,647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.65

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