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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.34, 24,326.49 and 10,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.34, 24,326.49 and 10,552.40 is: 14,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.34 : 24,326.49 = 10,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.34/24,326.49 = 10,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.34x = 24,326.49 × 10,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.34x = 256,702,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,702,731.44/17,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.76

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