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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.70, 24,321.99 and 10,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.70, 24,321.99 and 10,070.62 is: 13,898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.70 : 24,321.99 = 10,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.70/24,321.99 = 10,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.70x = 24,321.99 × 10,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.70x = 244,937,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,937,518.93/17,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.98

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