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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.74, 24,322.58 and 10,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.74, 24,322.58 and 10,903.46 is: 15,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.74 : 24,322.58 = 10,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.74/24,322.58 = 10,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.74x = 24,322.58 × 10,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.74x = 265,200,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,200,278.13/17,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.61

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