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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.72, 24,318.72 and 10,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.72, 24,318.72 and 10,169.28 is: 14,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.72 : 24,318.72 = 10,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.72/24,318.72 = 10,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.72x = 24,318.72 × 10,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.72x = 247,303,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,303,872.92/17,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.24

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