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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.48, 24,079.94 and 10,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.48, 24,079.94 and 10,376.20 is: 14,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.48 : 24,079.94 = 10,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.48/24,079.94 = 10,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.48x = 24,079.94 × 10,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.48x = 249,858,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,858,273.43/17,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.24

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