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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.69, 24,670.64 and 10,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.69, 24,670.64 and 10,322 is: 14,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.69 : 24,670.64 = 10,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.69/24,670.64 = 10,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.69x = 24,670.64 × 10,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.69x = 254,650,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,650,294.47/17,875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.62

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