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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.28, 24,601.46 and 10,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.28, 24,601.46 and 10,270.16 is: 14,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.28 : 24,601.46 = 10,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.28/24,601.46 = 10,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.28x = 24,601.46 × 10,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.28x = 252,660,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,660,848.33/17,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.30

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