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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.80, 24,744.06 and 10,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.80, 24,744.06 and 10,376.08 is: 14,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.80 : 24,744.06 = 10,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.80/24,744.06 = 10,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.80x = 24,744.06 × 10,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.80x = 256,746,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,746,170.48/17,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.73

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