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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.16, 24,357.96 and 10,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.16, 24,357.96 and 10,479.52 is: 14,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.16 : 24,357.96 = 10,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.16/24,357.96 = 10,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.16x = 24,357.96 × 10,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.16x = 255,259,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,259,728.98/17,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,460.54

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