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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,700.92, 24,423.90 and 10,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,700.92, 24,423.90 and 10,624.76 is: 14,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,700.92 : 24,423.90 = 10,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,700.92/24,423.90 = 10,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,700.92x = 24,423.90 × 10,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,700.92x = 259,498,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,498,075.76/17,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.15

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