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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.48, 24,320.56 and 10,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.48, 24,320.56 and 10,070.80 is: 13,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.48 : 24,320.56 = 10,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.48/24,320.56 = 10,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.48x = 24,320.56 × 10,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.48x = 244,927,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,927,495.65/17,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.79

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