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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.96, 24,319.31 and 10,547.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.96, 24,319.31 and 10,547.37 is: 14,552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.96 : 24,319.31 = 10,547.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.96/24,319.31 = 10,547.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.96x = 24,319.31 × 10,547.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.96x = 256,504,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,504,707.98/17,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.67

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