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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.22, 24,309.21 and 10,542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.22, 24,309.21 and 10,542.58 is: 14,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.22 : 24,309.21 = 10,542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.22/24,309.21 = 10,542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.22x = 24,309.21 × 10,542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.22x = 256,281,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,281,791.16/17,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.63

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