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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.55, 24,601.85 and 10,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.55, 24,601.85 and 10,270.43 is: 14,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.55 : 24,601.85 = 10,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.55/24,601.85 = 10,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.55x = 24,601.85 × 10,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.55x = 252,671,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,671,403.93/17,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.68

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