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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.39, 24,326.46 and 10,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.39, 24,326.46 and 10,073.79 is: 13,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.39 : 24,326.46 = 10,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.39/24,326.46 = 10,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.39x = 24,326.46 × 10,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.39x = 245,059,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,059,649.48/17,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.21

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