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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.73, 24,010.07 and 10,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.73, 24,010.07 and 10,324.89 is: 14,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.73 : 24,010.07 = 10,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.73/24,010.07 = 10,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.73x = 24,010.07 × 10,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.73x = 247,901,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,901,280.02/17,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.88

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