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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.52, 24,297.72 and 10,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.52, 24,297.72 and 10,895.60 is: 15,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.52 : 24,297.72 = 10,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.52/24,297.72 = 10,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.52x = 24,297.72 × 10,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.52x = 264,738,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,738,238.03/17,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.23

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