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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.27, 24,323.85 and 10,455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.27, 24,323.85 and 10,455.69 is: 14,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.27 : 24,323.85 = 10,455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.27/24,323.85 = 10,455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.27x = 24,323.85 × 10,455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.27x = 254,322,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,322,635.21/17,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.43

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