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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.55, 24,068.03 and 10,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.55, 24,068.03 and 10,366.82 is: 14,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.55 : 24,068.03 = 10,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.55/24,068.03 = 10,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.55x = 24,068.03 × 10,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.55x = 249,508,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,508,762.59/17,440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.25

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