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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.28, 24,126.92 and 10,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.28, 24,126.92 and 10,305 is: 14,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.28 : 24,126.92 = 10,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.28/24,126.92 = 10,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.28x = 24,126.92 × 10,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.28x = 248,627,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,627,910.60/17,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.78

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