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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.39, 24,066.93 and 10,640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.39, 24,066.93 and 10,640.64 is: 14,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.39 : 24,066.93 = 10,640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.39/24,066.93 = 10,640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.39x = 24,066.93 × 10,640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.39x = 256,087,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087,538.04/17,440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.59

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