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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.46, 24,436.74 and 10,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.46, 24,436.74 and 10,154.40 is: 14,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.46 : 24,436.74 = 10,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.46/24,436.74 = 10,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.46x = 24,436.74 × 10,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.46x = 248,140,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,140,432.66/17,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.54

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