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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.68, 24,740.82 and 10,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.68, 24,740.82 and 10,270.68 is: 14,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.68 : 24,740.82 = 10,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.68/24,740.82 = 10,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.68x = 24,740.82 × 10,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.68x = 254,105,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,105,045.16/17,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.69

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