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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.39, 24,002.46 and 10,319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.39, 24,002.46 and 10,319.45 is: 14,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.39 : 24,002.46 = 10,319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.39/24,002.46 = 10,319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.39x = 24,002.46 × 10,319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.39x = 247,692,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,692,065.83/17,394.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.77

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