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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.31, 24,452.34 and 10,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.31, 24,452.34 and 10,167.26 is: 14,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.31 : 24,452.34 = 10,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.31/24,452.34 = 10,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.31x = 24,452.34 × 10,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.31x = 248,613,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,613,298.39/17,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.85

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