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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.26, 24,320.88 and 10,458.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.26, 24,320.88 and 10,458.43 is: 14,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.26 : 24,320.88 = 10,458.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.26/24,320.88 = 10,458.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.26x = 24,320.88 × 10,458.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.26x = 254,358,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,358,160.22/17,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.28

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