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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.61, 24,252.25 and 10,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.61, 24,252.25 and 10,397.82 is: 14,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.61 : 24,252.25 = 10,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.61/24,252.25 = 10,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.61x = 24,252.25 × 10,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.61x = 252,170,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,170,463.50/17,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.92

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