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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.78, 24,745.26 and 10,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.78, 24,745.26 and 10,377.64 is: 14,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.78 : 24,745.26 = 10,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.78/24,745.26 = 10,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.78x = 24,745.26 × 10,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.78x = 256,797,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,797,399.99/17,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.00

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