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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.99, 24,333.51 and 10,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.99, 24,333.51 and 10,079.48 is: 13,909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.99 : 24,333.51 = 10,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.99/24,333.51 = 10,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.99x = 24,333.51 × 10,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.99x = 245,269,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,269,127.37/17,632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.67

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