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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.21, 24,324.07 and 10,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.21, 24,324.07 and 10,071.37 is: 13,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.21 : 24,324.07 = 10,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.21/24,324.07 = 10,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.21x = 24,324.07 × 10,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.21x = 244,976,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,976,587.26/17,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.22

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