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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.22, 24,325.52 and 10,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.22, 24,325.52 and 10,072.87 is: 13,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.22 : 24,325.52 = 10,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.22/24,325.52 = 10,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.22x = 24,325.52 × 10,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.22x = 245,027,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,027,689.46/17,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.32

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