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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.51, 24,004.84 and 10,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.51, 24,004.84 and 10,320.98 is: 14,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.51 : 24,004.84 = 10,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.51/24,004.84 = 10,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.51x = 24,004.84 × 10,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.51x = 247,753,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,753,473.54/17,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,243.20

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