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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.62, 24,285.38 and 10,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.62, 24,285.38 and 10,427.12 is: 14,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.62 : 24,285.38 = 10,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.62/24,285.38 = 10,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.62x = 24,285.38 × 10,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.62x = 253,226,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,226,397.94/17,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.45

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