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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.58, 24,488.73 and 10,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.58, 24,488.73 and 10,292.58 is: 14,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.58 : 24,488.73 = 10,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.58/24,488.73 = 10,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.58x = 24,488.73 × 10,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.58x = 252,052,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,052,212.62/17,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.46

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