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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.04, 24,133.44 and 10,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.04, 24,133.44 and 10,766.72 is: 14,865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.04 : 24,133.44 = 10,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.04/24,133.44 = 10,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.04x = 24,133.44 × 10,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.04x = 259,837,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,837,991.12/17,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.69

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