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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.40, 24,458.88 and 10,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.40, 24,458.88 and 10,555.30 is: 14,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.40 : 24,458.88 = 10,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.40/24,458.88 = 10,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.40x = 24,458.88 × 10,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.40x = 258,170,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,170,816.06/17,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.73

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