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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.65, 24,181.09 and 10,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.65, 24,181.09 and 10,805.59 is: 14,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.65 : 24,181.09 = 10,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.65/24,181.09 = 10,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.65x = 24,181.09 × 10,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.65x = 261,290,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,290,944.29/17,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.61

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