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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.39, 24,322.20 and 10,555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.39, 24,322.20 and 10,555.71 is: 14,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.39 : 24,322.20 = 10,555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.39/24,322.20 = 10,555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.39x = 24,322.20 × 10,555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.39x = 256,738,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,738,089.76/17,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.38

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