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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.23, 24,595.54 and 10,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.23, 24,595.54 and 10,270.50 is: 14,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.23 : 24,595.54 = 10,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.23/24,595.54 = 10,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.23x = 24,595.54 × 10,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.23x = 252,608,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,608,493.57/17,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.40

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