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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.08, 24,328.32 and 10,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.08, 24,328.32 and 10,556 is: 14,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.08 : 24,328.32 = 10,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.08/24,328.32 = 10,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.08x = 24,328.32 × 10,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.08x = 256,809,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,809,745.92/17,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.74

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