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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.96, 24,529.68 and 10,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.96, 24,529.68 and 10,325.28 is: 14,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.96 : 24,529.68 = 10,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.96/24,529.68 = 10,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.96x = 24,529.68 × 10,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.96x = 253,275,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,275,814.31/17,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.63

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