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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.09, 24,321.87 and 10,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.09, 24,321.87 and 10,071.14 is: 13,897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.09 : 24,321.87 = 10,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.09/24,321.87 = 10,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.09x = 24,321.87 × 10,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.09x = 244,948,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,948,836.22/17,625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.73

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