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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.37, 24,113.34 and 10,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.37, 24,113.34 and 10,759.10 is: 14,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.37 : 24,113.34 = 10,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.37/24,113.34 = 10,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.37x = 24,113.34 × 10,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.37x = 259,437,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,437,715.83/17,464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.26

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