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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.45, 24,806.22 and 10,426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.45, 24,806.22 and 10,426.25 is: 14,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.45 : 24,806.22 = 10,426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.45/24,806.22 = 10,426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.45x = 24,806.22 × 10,426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.45x = 258,635,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,635,851.28/17,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.28

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