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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.72, 24,005.16 and 10,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.72, 24,005.16 and 10,326.44 is: 14,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.72 : 24,005.16 = 10,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.72/24,005.16 = 10,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.72x = 24,005.16 × 10,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.72x = 247,887,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,887,844.43/17,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.29

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