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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.20, 24,320.52 and 10,072.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.20, 24,320.52 and 10,072.01 is: 13,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.20 : 24,320.52 = 10,072.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.20/24,320.52 = 10,072.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.20x = 24,320.52 × 10,072.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.20x = 244,956,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,956,520.65/17,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.08

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