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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.73, 24,145.29 and 10,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.73, 24,145.29 and 10,692 is: 14,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.73 : 24,145.29 = 10,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.73/24,145.29 = 10,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.73x = 24,145.29 × 10,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.73x = 258,161,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,161,440.68/17,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,752.31

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