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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.62, 24,329.96 and 10,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.62, 24,329.96 and 10,076.82 is: 13,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.62 : 24,329.96 = 10,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.62/24,329.96 = 10,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.62x = 24,329.96 × 10,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.62x = 245,168,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,168,627.53/17,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.84

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