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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.70, 24,389.19 and 10,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.70, 24,389.19 and 10,598.70 is: 14,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.70 : 24,389.19 = 10,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.70/24,389.19 = 10,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.70x = 24,389.19 × 10,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.70x = 258,493,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,493,708.05/17,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.72

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