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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.78, 24,100.31 and 10,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.78, 24,100.31 and 10,752.33 is: 14,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.78 : 24,100.31 = 10,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.78/24,100.31 = 10,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.78x = 24,100.31 × 10,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.78x = 259,134,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,134,486.22/17,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.25

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