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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.83, 24,078.87 and 10,745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.83, 24,078.87 and 10,745.46 is: 14,827.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.83 : 24,078.87 = 10,745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.83/24,078.87 = 10,745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.83x = 24,078.87 × 10,745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.83x = 258,738,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,738,534.43/17,449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.57

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