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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.84, 24,324.93 and 10,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.84, 24,324.93 and 10,071.99 is: 13,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.84 : 24,324.93 = 10,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.84/24,324.93 = 10,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.84x = 24,324.93 × 10,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.84x = 245,000,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,000,451.71/17,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.08

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