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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.48, 24,470.40 and 10,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.48, 24,470.40 and 10,280 is: 14,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.48 : 24,470.40 = 10,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.48/24,470.40 = 10,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.48x = 24,470.40 × 10,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.48x = 251,555,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,555,712.00/17,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.16

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