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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.06, 24,451.20 and 10,654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.06, 24,451.20 and 10,654.11 is: 14,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.06 : 24,451.20 = 10,654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.06/24,451.20 = 10,654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.06x = 24,451.20 × 10,654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.06x = 260,505,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,505,774.43/17,729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.72

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