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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.34, 24,062.46 and 10,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.34, 24,062.46 and 10,725.76 is: 14,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.34 : 24,062.46 = 10,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.34/24,062.46 = 10,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.34x = 24,062.46 × 10,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.34x = 258,088,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,088,170.97/17,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.74

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