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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.40, 24,591.33 and 10,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.40, 24,591.33 and 10,747.89 is: 14,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.40 : 24,591.33 = 10,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.40/24,591.33 = 10,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.40x = 24,591.33 × 10,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.40x = 264,304,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,304,909.79/17,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.43

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