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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.92, 24,098.76 and 10,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.92, 24,098.76 and 10,391.76 is: 14,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.92 : 24,098.76 = 10,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.92/24,098.76 = 10,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.92x = 24,098.76 × 10,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.92x = 250,428,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,428,530.22/17,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.48

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