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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.93, 24,216.25 and 10,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.93, 24,216.25 and 10,826.88 is: 14,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.93 : 24,216.25 = 10,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.93/24,216.25 = 10,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.93x = 24,216.25 × 10,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.93x = 262,186,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,186,432.80/17,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.90

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