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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.92, 24,332.82 and 10,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.92, 24,332.82 and 10,075.52 is: 13,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.92 : 24,332.82 = 10,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.92/24,332.82 = 10,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.92x = 24,332.82 × 10,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.92x = 245,165,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,165,814.57/17,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.45

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