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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.65, 24,430.69 and 10,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.65, 24,430.69 and 10,632.22 is: 14,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.65 : 24,430.69 = 10,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.65/24,430.69 = 10,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.65x = 24,430.69 × 10,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.65x = 259,752,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,752,470.83/17,705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.60

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