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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.58, 24,314.91 and 10,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.58, 24,314.91 and 10,550.63 is: 14,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.58 : 24,314.91 = 10,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.58/24,314.91 = 10,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.58x = 24,314.91 × 10,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.58x = 256,537,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,537,618.89/17,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.85

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