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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.58, 24,312.15 and 10,548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.58, 24,312.15 and 10,548.63 is: 14,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.58 : 24,312.15 = 10,548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.58/24,312.15 = 10,548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.58x = 24,312.15 × 10,548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.58x = 256,459,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,459,874.85/17,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.09

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