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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.31, 24,009.98 and 10,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.31, 24,009.98 and 10,326.63 is: 14,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.31 : 24,009.98 = 10,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.31/24,009.98 = 10,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.31x = 24,009.98 × 10,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.31x = 247,942,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,942,128.13/17,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.57

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