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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.78, 24,112.26 and 10,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.78, 24,112.26 and 10,294.44 is: 14,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.78 : 24,112.26 = 10,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.78/24,112.26 = 10,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.78x = 24,112.26 × 10,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.78x = 248,222,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,222,213.83/17,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.10

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