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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.91, 24,365.93 and 10,485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.91, 24,365.93 and 10,485.27 is: 14,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.91 : 24,365.93 = 10,485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.91/24,365.93 = 10,485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.91x = 24,365.93 × 10,485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.91x = 255,483,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,483,302.42/17,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.49

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