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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.58, 24,327.87 and 10,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.58, 24,327.87 and 10,076.60 is: 13,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.58 : 24,327.87 = 10,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.58/24,327.87 = 10,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.58x = 24,327.87 × 10,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.58x = 245,142,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,142,214.84/17,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.16

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