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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.39, 26,742.27 and 10,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.39, 26,742.27 and 10,424.14 is: 15,648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.39 : 26,742.27 = 10,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.39/26,742.27 = 10,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.39x = 26,742.27 × 10,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.39x = 278,765,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,765,166.40/17,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,648.31

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