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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.52, 24,289.92 and 10,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.52, 24,289.92 and 10,424.96 is: 14,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.52 : 24,289.92 = 10,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.52/24,289.92 = 10,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.52x = 24,289.92 × 10,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.52x = 253,221,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,221,444.40/17,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.25

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