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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.58, 24,119.28 and 10,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.58, 24,119.28 and 10,766.12 is: 14,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.58 : 24,119.28 = 10,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.58/24,119.28 = 10,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.58x = 24,119.28 × 10,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.58x = 259,671,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,671,062.79/17,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.23

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