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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.76, 24,321.57 and 10,458.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.76, 24,321.57 and 10,458.93 is: 14,432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.76 : 24,321.57 = 10,458.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.76/24,321.57 = 10,458.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.76x = 24,321.57 × 10,458.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.76x = 254,377,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,377,598.12/17,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.97

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