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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.50, 24,605.68 and 10,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.50, 24,605.68 and 10,373.50 is: 14,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.50 : 24,605.68 = 10,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.50/24,605.68 = 10,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.50x = 24,605.68 × 10,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.50x = 255,247,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,247,021.48/17,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.21

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