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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.48, 24,321.36 and 10,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.48, 24,321.36 and 10,551.72 is: 14,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.48 : 24,321.36 = 10,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.48/24,321.36 = 10,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.48x = 24,321.36 × 10,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.48x = 256,632,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,632,180.74/17,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.29

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