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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.46, 23,701.44 and 10,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.46, 23,701.44 and 10,464.28 is: 14,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.46 : 23,701.44 = 10,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.46/23,701.44 = 10,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.46x = 23,701.44 × 10,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.46x = 248,018,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,018,504.56/17,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.76

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