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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.68, 24,326.08 and 10,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.68, 24,326.08 and 10,176.64 is: 14,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.68 : 24,326.08 = 10,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.68/24,326.08 = 10,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.68x = 24,326.08 × 10,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.68x = 247,557,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,557,758.77/17,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,046.88

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