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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.62, 24,451.74 and 10,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.62, 24,451.74 and 10,549.26 is: 14,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.62 : 24,451.74 = 10,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.62/24,451.74 = 10,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.62x = 24,451.74 × 10,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.62x = 257,947,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,947,762.71/17,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.72

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