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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.73, 24,314.46 and 10,070.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.73, 24,314.46 and 10,070.54 is: 13,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.73 : 24,314.46 = 10,070.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.73/24,314.46 = 10,070.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.73x = 24,314.46 × 10,070.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.73x = 244,859,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,859,673.85/17,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.33

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