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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.46, 24,182.28 and 10,354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.46, 24,182.28 and 10,354.38 is: 14,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.46 : 24,182.28 = 10,354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.46/24,182.28 = 10,354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.46x = 24,182.28 × 10,354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.46x = 250,392,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,392,343.70/17,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.35

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