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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792, 24,554.40 and 10,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792, 24,554.40 and 10,341.44 is: 14,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792 : 24,554.40 = 10,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792/24,554.40 = 10,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792x = 24,554.40 × 10,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792x = 253,927,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,927,854.34/17,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.02

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