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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.26, 24,466.95 and 10,176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.26, 24,466.95 and 10,176.97 is: 14,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.26 : 24,466.95 = 10,176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.26/24,466.95 = 10,176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.26x = 24,466.95 × 10,176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.26x = 248,999,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,999,416.14/17,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.55

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