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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.23, 24,355.43 and 10,480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.23, 24,355.43 and 10,480.25 is: 14,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.23 : 24,355.43 = 10,480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.23/24,355.43 = 10,480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.23x = 24,355.43 × 10,480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.23x = 255,250,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,250,942.86/17,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.98

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