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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.16, 24,317.40 and 10,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.16, 24,317.40 and 10,068.07 is: 13,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.16 : 24,317.40 = 10,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.16/24,317.40 = 10,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.16x = 24,317.40 × 10,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.16x = 244,829,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,829,285.42/17,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.69

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