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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.58, 24,073.88 and 10,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.58, 24,073.88 and 10,275.11 is: 14,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.58 : 24,073.88 = 10,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.58/24,073.88 = 10,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.58x = 24,073.88 × 10,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.58x = 247,361,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,361,670.45/17,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.80

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