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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.87, 24,744.02 and 10,376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.87, 24,744.02 and 10,376.55 is: 14,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.87 : 24,744.02 = 10,376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.87/24,744.02 = 10,376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.87x = 24,744.02 × 10,376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.87x = 256,757,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,757,508.85/17,929.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.10

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