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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.73, 24,454.92 and 10,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.73, 24,454.92 and 10,552.56 is: 14,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.73 : 24,454.92 = 10,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.73/24,454.92 = 10,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.73x = 24,454.92 × 10,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.73x = 258,062,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,062,010.60/17,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,556.97

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