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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.60, 24,085.32 and 10,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.60, 24,085.32 and 10,375 is: 14,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.60 : 24,085.32 = 10,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.60/24,085.32 = 10,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.60x = 24,085.32 × 10,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.60x = 249,885,195
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,885,195/17,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,321.22

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