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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.99, 24,316.99 and 10,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.99, 24,316.99 and 10,068.03 is: 13,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.99 : 24,316.99 = 10,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.99/24,316.99 = 10,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.99x = 24,316.99 × 10,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.99x = 244,824,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,824,184.83/17,621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.11

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