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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.56, 24,010.32 and 10,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.56, 24,010.32 and 10,326.88 is: 14,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.56 : 24,010.32 = 10,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.56/24,010.32 = 10,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.56x = 24,010.32 × 10,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.56x = 247,951,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,951,693.40/17,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.92

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