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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.98, 24,313.26 and 10,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.98, 24,313.26 and 10,450.72 is: 14,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.98 : 24,313.26 = 10,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.98/24,313.26 = 10,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.98x = 24,313.26 × 10,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.98x = 254,091,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,091,072.55/17,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.53

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