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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.70, 24,346.54 and 10,570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.70, 24,346.54 and 10,570.22 is: 14,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.70 : 24,346.54 = 10,570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.70/24,346.54 = 10,570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.70x = 24,346.54 × 10,570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.70x = 257,348,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,348,284.04/17,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.15

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