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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.22, 24,307.83 and 10,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.22, 24,307.83 and 10,541.58 is: 14,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.22 : 24,307.83 = 10,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.22/24,307.83 = 10,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.22x = 24,307.83 × 10,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.22x = 256,242,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,242,934.57/17,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.25

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