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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.56, 24,102.96 and 10,753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.56, 24,102.96 and 10,753.81 is: 14,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.56 : 24,102.96 = 10,753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.56/24,102.96 = 10,753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.56x = 24,102.96 × 10,753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.56x = 259,198,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,198,612.18/17,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,843.11

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