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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.26, 24,406.76 and 10,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.26, 24,406.76 and 10,137.46 is: 13,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.26 : 24,406.76 = 10,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.26/24,406.76 = 10,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.26x = 24,406.76 × 10,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.26x = 247,422,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,422,553.23/17,690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.37

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