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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.84, 24,323.49 and 10,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.84, 24,323.49 and 10,071.66 is: 13,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.84 : 24,323.49 = 10,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.84/24,323.49 = 10,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.84x = 24,323.49 × 10,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.84x = 244,977,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,977,921.29/17,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.01

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