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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.16, 24,318.47 and 10,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.16, 24,318.47 and 10,070.80 is: 13,897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.16 : 24,318.47 = 10,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.16/24,318.47 = 10,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.16x = 24,318.47 × 10,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.16x = 244,906,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,906,422.50/17,622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.64

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