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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.32, 24,328.64 and 10,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.32, 24,328.64 and 10,555.12 is: 14,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.32 : 24,328.64 = 10,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.32/24,328.64 = 10,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.32x = 24,328.64 × 10,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.32x = 256,791,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,791,714.64/17,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.83

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