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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.80, 24,175.44 and 10,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.80, 24,175.44 and 10,441.68 is: 14,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.80 : 24,175.44 = 10,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.80/24,175.44 = 10,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.80x = 24,175.44 × 10,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.80x = 252,432,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,432,208.34/17,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.15

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