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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.98, 24,184.74 and 10,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.98, 24,184.74 and 10,452.52 is: 14,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.98 : 24,184.74 = 10,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.98/24,184.74 = 10,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.98x = 24,184.74 × 10,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.98x = 252,791,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,791,478.54/17,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.81

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