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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.78, 24,076.44 and 10,276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.78, 24,076.44 and 10,276.07 is: 14,181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.78 : 24,076.44 = 10,276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.78/24,076.44 = 10,276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.78x = 24,076.44 × 10,276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.78x = 247,411,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,411,062.41/17,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.71

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