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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.20, 24,122.22 and 10,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.20, 24,122.22 and 10,406.66 is: 14,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.20 : 24,122.22 = 10,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.20/24,122.22 = 10,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.20x = 24,122.22 × 10,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.20x = 251,031,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,031,741.99/17,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.10

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