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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.70, 24,310.97 and 10,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.70, 24,310.97 and 10,820.08 is: 14,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.70 : 24,310.97 = 10,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.70/24,310.97 = 10,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.70x = 24,310.97 × 10,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.70x = 263,046,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,046,657.14/17,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,924.04

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