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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.65, 24,327.38 and 10,074.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.65, 24,327.38 and 10,074.47 is: 13,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.65 : 24,327.38 = 10,074.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.65/24,327.38 = 10,074.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.65x = 24,327.38 × 10,074.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.65x = 245,085,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,085,287.98/17,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.88

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