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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.05, 24,316.18 and 10,068.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.05, 24,316.18 and 10,068.87 is: 13,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.05 : 24,316.18 = 10,068.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.05/24,316.18 = 10,068.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.05x = 24,316.18 × 10,068.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.05x = 244,836,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,836,537.30/17,622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.76

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