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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.52, 24,318.20 and 10,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.52, 24,318.20 and 10,070.34 is: 13,895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.52 : 24,318.20 = 10,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.52/24,318.20 = 10,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.52x = 24,318.20 × 10,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.52x = 244,892,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,892,476.17/17,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.78

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