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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.26, 24,549.94 and 10,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.26, 24,549.94 and 10,336.26 is: 14,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.26 : 24,549.94 = 10,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.26/24,549.94 = 10,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.26x = 24,549.94 × 10,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.26x = 253,754,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,754,562.82/17,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.28

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