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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.45, 24,314.73 and 10,550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.45, 24,314.73 and 10,550.51 is: 14,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.45 : 24,314.73 = 10,550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.45/24,314.73 = 10,550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.45x = 24,314.73 × 10,550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.45x = 256,532,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,532,680.44/17,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.67

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