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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.87, 24,166.25 and 10,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.87, 24,166.25 and 10,795.60 is: 14,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.87 : 24,166.25 = 10,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.87/24,166.25 = 10,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.87x = 24,166.25 × 10,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.87x = 260,889,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,889,168.50/17,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.25

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