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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.08, 24,329.70 and 10,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.08, 24,329.70 and 10,557 is: 14,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.08 : 24,329.70 = 10,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.08/24,329.70 = 10,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.08x = 24,329.70 × 10,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.08x = 256,848,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,848,642.90/17,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.12

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