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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.56, 24,005.82 and 10,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.56, 24,005.82 and 10,327.80 is: 14,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.56 : 24,005.82 = 10,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.56/24,005.82 = 10,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.56x = 24,005.82 × 10,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.56x = 247,927,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,927,307.80/17,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.33

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