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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.92, 24,452.88 and 10,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.92, 24,452.88 and 10,645.76 is: 14,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.92 : 24,452.88 = 10,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.92/24,452.88 = 10,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.92x = 24,452.88 × 10,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.92x = 260,319,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,319,491.79/17,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.12

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