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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794, 24,557.18 and 10,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794, 24,557.18 and 10,343.44 is: 14,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794 : 24,557.18 = 10,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794/24,557.18 = 10,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794x = 24,557.18 × 10,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794x = 254,005,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,005,717.90/17,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.80

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