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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.48, 24,289.96 and 10,532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.48, 24,289.96 and 10,532.48 is: 14,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.48 : 24,289.96 = 10,532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.48/24,289.96 = 10,532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.48x = 24,289.96 × 10,532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.48x = 255,833,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,833,517.90/17,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.82

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