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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.14, 24,082.90 and 10,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.14, 24,082.90 and 10,279.44 is: 14,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.14 : 24,082.90 = 10,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.14/24,082.90 = 10,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.14x = 24,082.90 × 10,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.14x = 247,558,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,558,725.58/17,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.45

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