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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.30, 24,287.49 and 10,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.30, 24,287.49 and 10,525.14 is: 14,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.30 : 24,287.49 = 10,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.30/24,287.49 = 10,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.30x = 24,287.49 × 10,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.30x = 255,629,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,629,232.50/17,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.32

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