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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.88, 24,324.39 and 10,072.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.88, 24,324.39 and 10,072.29 is: 13,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.88 : 24,324.39 = 10,072.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.88/24,324.39 = 10,072.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.88x = 24,324.39 × 10,072.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.88x = 245,002,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,002,310.15/17,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.15

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