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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.76, 24,058.20 and 10,722.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.76, 24,058.20 and 10,722.07 is: 14,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.76 : 24,058.20 = 10,722.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.76/24,058.20 = 10,722.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.76x = 24,058.20 × 10,722.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.76x = 257,953,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,953,704.47/17,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,798.76

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