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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.45, 24,362.97 and 10,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.45, 24,362.97 and 10,484.82 is: 14,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.45 : 24,362.97 = 10,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.45/24,362.97 = 10,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.45x = 24,362.97 × 10,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.45x = 255,441,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,441,355.12/17,655.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.13

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