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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,702.41, 24,426.47 and 10,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,702.41, 24,426.47 and 10,147.35 is: 14,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,702.41 : 24,426.47 = 10,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,702.41/24,426.47 = 10,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,702.41x = 24,426.47 × 10,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,702.41x = 247,863,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,863,889.62/17,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.70

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