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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.52, 24,608.44 and 10,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.52, 24,608.44 and 10,375.52 is: 14,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.52 : 24,608.44 = 10,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.52/24,608.44 = 10,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.52x = 24,608.44 × 10,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.52x = 255,325,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,325,361.39/17,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,321.98

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