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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.33, 24,001.73 and 10,322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.33, 24,001.73 and 10,322.17 is: 14,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.33 : 24,001.73 = 10,322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.33/24,001.73 = 10,322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.33x = 24,001.73 × 10,322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.33x = 247,749,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,749,885.74/17,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.87

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