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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.98, 24,209.22 and 10,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.98, 24,209.22 and 10,375.46 is: 14,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.98 : 24,209.22 = 10,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.98/24,209.22 = 10,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.98x = 24,209.22 × 10,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.98x = 251,181,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,181,793.74/17,542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.08

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