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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.84, 24,329.96 and 10,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.84, 24,329.96 and 10,554.88 is: 14,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.84 : 24,329.96 = 10,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.84/24,329.96 = 10,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.84x = 24,329.96 × 10,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.84x = 256,799,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,799,808.20/17,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.20

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