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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.48, 24,445.56 and 10,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.48, 24,445.56 and 10,645.96 is: 14,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.48 : 24,445.56 = 10,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.48/24,445.56 = 10,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.48x = 24,445.56 × 10,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.48x = 260,246,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,246,453.94/17,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,692.00

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