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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.44, 24,325.92 and 10,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.44, 24,325.92 and 10,176 is: 14,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.44 : 24,325.92 = 10,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.44/24,325.92 = 10,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.44x = 24,325.92 × 10,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.44x = 247,540,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,540,561.92/17,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.32

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