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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.28, 24,034.62 and 10,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.28, 24,034.62 and 10,714.58 is: 14,778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.28 : 24,034.62 = 10,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.28/24,034.62 = 10,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.28x = 24,034.62 × 10,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.28x = 257,520,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,520,858.76/17,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,778.58

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