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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.62, 24,725.88 and 10,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.62, 24,725.88 and 10,752.62 is: 14,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.62 : 24,725.88 = 10,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.62/24,725.88 = 10,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.62x = 24,725.88 × 10,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.62x = 265,867,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,867,991.81/17,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.56

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