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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.92, 24,319 and 10,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.92, 24,319 and 10,546.96 is: 14,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.92 : 24,319 = 10,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.92/24,319 = 10,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.92x = 24,319 × 10,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.92x = 256,491,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,491,520.24/17,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.25

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