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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.68, 24,095.52 and 10,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.68, 24,095.52 and 10,749.28 is: 14,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.68 : 24,095.52 = 10,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.68/24,095.52 = 10,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.68x = 24,095.52 × 10,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.68x = 259,009,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,009,491.23/17,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.63

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