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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.72, 24,047.58 and 10,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.72, 24,047.58 and 10,712.44 is: 14,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.72 : 24,047.58 = 10,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.72/24,047.58 = 10,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.72x = 24,047.58 × 10,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.72x = 257,608,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,608,257.90/17,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.22

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