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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.93, 24,554.31 and 10,624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.93, 24,554.31 and 10,624.45 is: 14,659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.93 : 24,554.31 = 10,624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.93/24,554.31 = 10,624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.93x = 24,554.31 × 10,624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.93x = 260,876,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,876,176.92/17,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.31

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