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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.63, 24,425.48 and 10,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.63, 24,425.48 and 10,626.10 is: 14,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.63 : 24,425.48 = 10,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.63/24,425.48 = 10,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.63x = 24,425.48 × 10,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.63x = 259,547,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,547,558.53/17,699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.01

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