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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.08, 24,217.68 and 10,745.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.08, 24,217.68 and 10,745.12 is: 14,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.08 : 24,217.68 = 10,745.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.08/24,217.68 = 10,745.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.08x = 24,217.68 × 10,745.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.08x = 260,221,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,221,877.72/17,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.92

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