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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.08, 24,317.10 and 10,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.08, 24,317.10 and 10,548 is: 14,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.08 : 24,317.10 = 10,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.08/24,317.10 = 10,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.08x = 24,317.10 × 10,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.08x = 256,496,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,496,770.80/17,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.59

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